1
as in understood
to have a practical understanding of
a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball
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2
as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public
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3
as in saw
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knew
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.
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Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The before-you-really-knew him years.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales knew just what to do when rain began to pour at the engagement and kept her hair dry under an umbrella.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Next thing the niece knew, the older woman was holding one of the dog food jars in her hand.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Conversely, throughout Minding the Gap’s production in the 2010s, nobody really knew what the future had in store for the doc, resulting in more authenticity.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Some versions of the tale hold that the song's name came from a stripper Roth knew.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Following the loss, sports media broadcaster Skip Bayless fired off a reality check take on his X account, saying that the Alabama that everyone knew under former head coach Nick Saban is gone and that his successor's job could be in jeopardy.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The before-you-really-knew him years.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales knew just what to do when rain began to pour at the engagement and kept her hair dry under an umbrella.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Next thing the niece knew, the older woman was holding one of the dog food jars in her hand.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Conversely, throughout Minding the Gap’s production in the 2010s, nobody really knew what the future had in store for the doc, resulting in more authenticity.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Some versions of the tale hold that the song's name came from a stripper Roth knew.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Following the loss, sports media broadcaster Skip Bayless fired off a reality check take on his X account, saying that the Alabama that everyone knew under former head coach Nick Saban is gone and that his successor's job could be in jeopardy.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knew
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Historic data In 2024, California experienced 305 fires caused by lightning, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, according to NIFC records.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader reported that the family also experienced foul odors and heard pig grunts in the home.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Savage is a former child star who had his breakout role in the 1987 film The Princess Bride.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brazzell had another touchdown later in the game on a hook-and-lateral in the fourth.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.—
TIME PR,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The complete analytics report will tell the full story Friday morning, but the use of blitz felt uncharacteristically low for a Cowboys defense but characteristic of an Eberflus defense.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Evans felt the juice was not worth the squeeze.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Miami Dolphins The Dolphins underwent some change in the offseason.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Former first lady Jill Biden also underwent Mohs surgery to have a skin cancer lesion removed from above her right eye, which had been discovered during a routine skin cancer screening in January of 2023.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Knew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knew. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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