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as in understands
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 undergoes
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 recognizes
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knows
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Jalen Brunson knows any variation of offensive plays featuring both him and All-Star teammate Karl-Anthony Towns can be difficult, nearly impossible for opposing defenses to guard.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Every parent in the world knows what real autonomy looks like.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
O’Neal knows the regulars, patrons whose photo strips are taped behind the bar.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
And content creation is everybody, everybody knows, and everybody can do it, and everybody does do it, which is really cool.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But even with Cunningham gone, Jamie knows the threat to the Ridge and to his own life is far from over.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
One of them gets a million dollars, but nobody knows who.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The caseworker who knows a family’s file.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mansaray knows the challenges of financial dependence firsthand.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Jalen Brunson knows any variation of offensive plays featuring both him and All-Star teammate Karl-Anthony Towns can be difficult, nearly impossible for opposing defenses to guard.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Every parent in the world knows what real autonomy looks like.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
O’Neal knows the regulars, patrons whose photo strips are taped behind the bar.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
And content creation is everybody, everybody knows, and everybody can do it, and everybody does do it, which is really cool.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But even with Cunningham gone, Jamie knows the threat to the Ridge and to his own life is far from over.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
One of them gets a million dollars, but nobody knows who.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The caseworker who knows a family’s file.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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Be willing to ask others what works for them, because harmony grows when everyone understands the terms.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Rolex is a bit unpredictable and understands the scarcity could be what turns a collectible watch into an icon.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Students and faculty in TCU’s theater and music programs will temporarily relocate to four spaces as the College of Fine Arts’ Ed Landreth Hall undergoes renovations.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Galante recognizes that his design decisions are being carefully watched and scrutinized by the Jeep community; his predecessor, Mark Allen, was a legend.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The threats vowed to release the sensitive personal information of tens of millions of students -- some as young as 5 -- if PowerSchool didn't pay nearly $3 million in cryptocurrency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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How many of those parents return for their children is unknown — the state does not track that information.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who has information about or video of the incident is asked to call Detective Joseph Haapala with the Redford Township Police Department at 313-387-2581 or email him.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Organized by the curatorial fellow Yifu Liu, the show has trimmings in just about every frame.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dougherty sees the job as a metaphor for what modern society experiences daily online.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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