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
Growing up in Hollywood, most people Mansoori knew worked in the film industry, including his high school classmate actress Blake Lively.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The author revealed that only a few people knew Getty was struggling with early-onset symptoms of the disease.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Smikle, who had witnessed the event and knew this was not the case, signed the report.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Crucially, Turner recruited people like Schonfeld who knew who to hire and what to order.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The birds knew that they shouldn’t be locked away.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The author revealed that only a few people knew Getty was struggling with early-onset symptoms of the disease.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Smikle, who had witnessed the event and knew this was not the case, signed the report.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Crucially, Turner recruited people like Schonfeld who knew who to hire and what to order.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The birds knew that they shouldn’t be locked away.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knew
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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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
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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Scott recalled sitting in the waiting room and spotting a producer from the earlier film nearby, prompting him to try to avoid being recognized.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Queens Assistant District Attorney Kevin Timpone said the 16-year-old defendant and the shooter were riding the train when the victim — who recognized the teen from the prior shooting — ran up and started fighting with him.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The company also felt the loss of its NBA contract for its TNT channel, which NBC picked up for its network and streaming service.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The idea of relocating felt uncertain, especially given custody arrangements and the realities of moving such a large family.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Kardashian, who attended the Met Gala with ex Pete Davidson that year, underwent a physical transformation just to fit into the relic.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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“Knew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knew. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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