1
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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2
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
David Aldridge, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Angelina Darrisaw knows the importance of effectively pivoting firsthand.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Johansson knows a thing or two about what makes a great SNL host, having done so herself a total of seven times so far, including last May's season 50 finale.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
No one knows what the future holds, but James and the Lakers will have some decisions to make following the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Everyone seems to be having a blast, and the filmmaker knows how to take both the ensemble he’s assembled and his congregation of Knives Out fans — call us Blanc-heads — to church, literally and figuratively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
But coach Alex Golesh, drawing from his Tennessee roots, knows how to push the pace at the right moments.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
His products, which include A5 wagyu beef, are tagged, so Hoang knows where each item is sourced, what the animal ate, etc.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Who knows, but the struggle was real.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Angelina Darrisaw knows the importance of effectively pivoting firsthand.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Johansson knows a thing or two about what makes a great SNL host, having done so herself a total of seven times so far, including last May's season 50 finale.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
No one knows what the future holds, but James and the Lakers will have some decisions to make following the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Everyone seems to be having a blast, and the filmmaker knows how to take both the ensemble he’s assembled and his congregation of Knives Out fans — call us Blanc-heads — to church, literally and figuratively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
But coach Alex Golesh, drawing from his Tennessee roots, knows how to push the pace at the right moments.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
His products, which include A5 wagyu beef, are tagged, so Hoang knows where each item is sourced, what the animal ate, etc.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
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As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Which is something Adamik understands very well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Fortunately, the public recognizes how backward this decision is.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in 2016, Hadid was the first woman to win the RIBA Gold Medal, which recognizes an individual’s substantial contributions to international architecture on behalf of the British monarch.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Northwest Arkansas Community College continues to monitor classes for nonparticipating students, who are dropped from the enrollment count once they are identified, according to information provided by the college.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gitlab also now sees full-year revenue of between $936 million and $942 million, while analysts had estimated $941 million, per LSEG.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without his braces, Butt-Head sees the world and himself in a whole new light.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While most earthquakes are moderate in strength and cause little damage, tremors are frequent, and the country experiences thousands of small quakes each year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like Earth, Jupiter experiences brilliant auroras around its poles — but something funky happens with Jupiter's Galilean moons that doesn't happen with our own satellite.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The city's long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility endures even after last year's Olympics, where every event was easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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What endures is curiosity and, at least in this film, a lasting sense of wonder.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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