- a word derived from knowing.
Example Sentences
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The pair took a beat through bubbling titters from the audience before knowingly yelling, “Happy Pride everyone!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It said it didn’t knowingly permit sanctionable activity, that the identified entities were ultimately removed from Binance’s platform and that it managed the risk appropriately.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
She wrote that Hsiao’s assertions to the court were “at best, deceptive, if not intentionally and knowingly false.”
From Slate • May 18, 2026
In that scenario, the jury would have to determine whether Microsoft -- the then-startup's first private investor with a $13 billion injection -- knowingly facilitated the company's deviation from its original mission.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“Oh, it’s juicy!” said Cha-Cha, wriggling her ears knowingly.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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