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be cognizant

VERB

know

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see

STRONG

apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo

WEAK

be acquainted be conversant in be informed be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

confuse mix up not get

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret

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It’s important to be cognizant of that possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Mercifully, the Supreme Court may be cognizant of both the incomprehensibility of immigration paperwork and the weighty consequences of denaturalization and green card rescission.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

This issue gets tricky, because you do want to be cognizant of panic selling, and investments do fluctuate in value.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024

“For us, we have to be cognizant as we play more and more games, just the cumulative effect of playing a lot minutes,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said after practice Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

“We all must be cognizant of the close proximity of this Facility to NYC which is home to a major part of our population ...” Blah blah blah.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

be cognizant

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