KNOWS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

knows 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of know

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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noun

plural of know

as in information

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Recent Examples of knows

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And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026 With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Every enablement team knows tool sprawl—a tool for surveys, another for content, another for scheduling, another for reporting, none of them talking to each other. — Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In whatever capacity that is, no one knows yet, though a new Chicks album would be more than welcome. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Oscar-winning DoP Greig Fraser knows a thing or two about working on challenging movies, from Dune to The Batman, Rogue One to Zero Dark Thirty. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 But the tragedy conceals something nobody knows, and the falsehoods about Jung-hyun keep growing. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 John Leguizamo looks to be the supporting actor of choice from the Odyssey cast, though with so many options to choose from, who knows which one the gods will ultimately favor. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Going all-in doesn’t mean having an All-Star everywhere, and Judge obviously knows that. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows

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University of Miami president Joe Echevarria understands where the Atlantic Coast Conference stands in the grand scheme of college athletics.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
The smiling, amiable android understands very little about her surroundings, believing that the sun (which recharges her batteries) is a deity that listens to her prayers to be chosen by a human.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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Desperate to get that handsome life back, Hagen undergoes an experimental procedure that initially works only to give way to a scary new reality with shape-shifting skin.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is eliminating its Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, as the organization undergoes cultural changes under its new president Kirsty Coventry.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

Lee recognizes the potential for that in the servant and chooses not to do these things, or at least not do them in a domineering or self-serving way.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
In addition to the recognition for the entire line, sophomore center Stewart Taufa was one of 40 players named to the Rimington Trophy Watchlist, an award that recognizes the nation’s top center.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizes

Noun

Spray bottle on bottom shelf of main prep table lacking label information.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of information

Verb

Chinander said his staff has been studying film of Moore’s time as OC at Missouri in 2025, while Danielson also has notes from facing Moore during the latter’s time as OC with Fresno State in 2022.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of has

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Future quantum applications The team sees potential applications in electronics that consume less power and switch states rapidly.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
What the Collective[i] network sees says the answer is faster than almost anyone expects.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sees

Verb

This looting comes as Vinted Group experiences exceptional growth.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
With all the characters in the show, there’s an exploration of losing control, taking control and relinquishing control, and Chris experiences all of those.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026