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verb

ˈnō How to pronounce know (audio)
Definition of knownext
1
as in to understand
to have a practical understanding of a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball

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as in to experience
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 to see
to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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know

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noun

as in information

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Recent Examples of know
Verb
So, that’s the team that knows how to step up in a moment like this. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026 That was the scariest moment, not really knowing what was coming next and unable to do anything about it but wait and listen to the news. — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
For know, Katt is pouncing at the opportunity to watch the pros up close and personal — and to whisper-talk about their games. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 As fans of the original film know, grief is an important theme in the Practical Magic universe—and also in Bullock's life. — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for know
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
  1. understand
  2. experience
  3. see
  4. information
  5. have
  6. recognize
  7. evidence
  8. undergo
Verb
  • Inspiration becomes more powerful when everyone understands their role.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • This included finding stretches of joy amid the pain, and coming to understand her flaws without judgment or fear; in all that, the movie reveals how Tessa could’ve fallen for a charming guy like Julian before his violent betrayal.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of understand
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  • The sting of the title-game loss will remain, but a little reminder from the past — directly from the players who experienced it — certainly has the chance to leave a lasting impact for the future.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Since the assault, the woman has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of experience
Verb
  • Missouri's confusion comes amid a spate of redistricting across the country normally seen just once a decade after each census.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Seahawks used that coverage on nearly 50% of its defensive snaps in the Super Bowl, the highest rate Maye saw all season.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of see
Noun
  • Clear information gives everyone a fair chance to ask questions and prevents resentment from filling in the missing details.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Hal, John, and Kerry quickly trace the satellite’s parts to a likely suspect named Hector Hammond — a villainous name that fans of the comics (or the 2011 movie) will recognize — but Hal notices just how easy this information was to come by.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of information
Verb
  • Today, 55% of the city's residents have Middle Eastern ancestry, and the mayor, police chief, and schools superintendent are all Muslims of Arab descent.
    — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Hong Kong once had a vibrant civil society marked by protests and a freewheeling press.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • The opinion team should have recognized that his biased anti-Israel position was not relevant to the subject of his commentary.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Alas, for all of his brilliance, Miguel struggles to recognize the emergence of his own paranoia, let alone to identify its source.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of recognize
Noun
  • And there’s not much evidence, either, that dazzling rotations win it all.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There's either no evidence or evidence that isn't sufficient, like a blurry picture or a print in mud that sort of looks like an oversized foot.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Verb
  • Under suitable heat and processing conditions, parts of this network can undergo bond-exchange reactions, allowing the network to rearrange rather than remaining permanently locked in one configuration.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • For all his exposure to high-level competition while growing up in Southern California and playing for Team USA, Crow-Armstrong was still only 21, acclimating to the speed of the game and trying to fit into a team undergoing a late-season collapse.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
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