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cognizant

[kog-nuh-zuhnt, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zənt, ˈkɒn ə- /


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Overall, Miller is overweighting technology stocks in his portfolio, anticipating at least high-teens-percentage earnings growth in the next five to 10 years, but he is cognizant of risks in the sector.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

She’s aware she’s being betrayed by the bad faith of her family; she’s cognizant of being vulnerable to an inappropriate affection for the one person who trusts her.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

We know what is authentic, but we are also cognizant of what brings us together and what feeds us.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2026

The Oscar-nominated “Gravity” production designer, who cites “Alien” as the first film that made him cognizant of his future craft, says the research-heavy effort was similar to doing a period piece.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

He was vaguely cognizant of the tepid applause and rush of grumbling that met the announcement.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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