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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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
And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.
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Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But Magnus' family knew there was something missing from the investigation.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Taylor-Joy, for her part, knew immediately why.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron knew the US president had a penchant for all that is gold and for Versailles.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Who knew that the Cheesecake Factory menu would be global news in the middle of the biggest soccer tournament?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Only Tony knew how to drive, so everyone had to be within walking distance of each other just to get together!
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 June 2026
Ozzy knew his antics would stick with fans after his passing.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But Magnus' family knew there was something missing from the investigation.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Taylor-Joy, for her part, knew immediately why.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron knew the US president had a penchant for all that is gold and for Versailles.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Who knew that the Cheesecake Factory menu would be global news in the middle of the biggest soccer tournament?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Only Tony knew how to drive, so everyone had to be within walking distance of each other just to get together!
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 June 2026
Ozzy knew his antics would stick with fans after his passing.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knew
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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These areas had experienced decades of disinvestment, tied to redlining, racist housing covenants and other discriminatory policies, making them among the city’s more affordable neighborhoods.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Treatment wiped out the cancer, but Lucy's weakened body had another ailment, one that stopped her from making stem cells, blood or platelets.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But Kyle had a comeback better than the 29-point comeback by the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The honorees included Mathieu Lupien as the inaugural recipient of the Mathieu Lupien Technology Advisory Volunteer of the Year Award, and six Standing Ovation recipients recognized for achievements in personal financial planning and technology advisory services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
Verb
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At first, [it] maybe could have felt like a caricature.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Brook's impact is felt across the department.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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What’s more, the back of the painting shows a number code which was deciphered in the project to reveal the year of production—1934.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
Verb
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While McCaslin was treated and released, Mar underwent a lengthy surgery and spent days in the intensive care unit, Sheriff’s Office officials have said.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
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The Scary Movie actress recently underwent a second lumpectomy and revealed that former first lady Jill Biden was in her support circle for the procedure.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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“Knew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knew. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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