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 somebody in your plumbing meeting already knows all of this. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Then, maybe, who knows in future but definitely not right now. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 Everything the team knows about how fast the plasma is actually moving comes from the simulations rather than from the telescope, and the magnetic field driving the whole thing has never been measured directly at this scale. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 And then who knows who came up with the idea to stick it into a pullover. — Graham Winfrey, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 The couple has been busy promoting The Odyssey and the new Spider-Man film (and dining their way around the world), but who knows? — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Every business woman in the room knows that someone investing in your business at any level makes a huge difference! — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 His friend, Thomas Shapiro, also knows exactly what Klee is going through. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 By now, the football world knows just how good Williams and the Bears were last season during game-on-the-line drives. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows

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Department chair and professor of communication at the University of Kansas and co-founder of AFP Jeffrey Hall understands these constraints.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Patel understands Lennon’s importance to winning for the Sequoits.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of understands

Verb

However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels.

— Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

Despite some of the sticking points that remain unresolved, the emerging deal still recognizes Iran’s authority over the strait.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Julissa Hernandez, legislative liaison for the district, said LAUSD recognizes the Silver Platter’s history but is still concerned about a late-night, alcohol-serving establishment adjacent to multiple schools.

— Isaac Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognizes

Noun

The clubs use that data, as well as additional information gathered through other testing methods, to aid in the management of the training loads and performance of their athletes.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Sadly, progress and trust in public health and science are now being eroded with through neglect, funding cuts, and information gaps.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of information

Verb

Questions remain about exactly how transits through the strait will be managed and whether Washington and its allies will agree to any new arrangement that sees Hormuz jointly controlled by Iran and Oman.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Mekai, when Kanan goes to Raq’s house and sees her body on the floor, what was that like for you?

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sees

Noun

Write down the facts, define the next step, and keep the agreement practical.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Once the litigation becomes public, communicate promptly by confirming the facts and explaining the broader context and cause-and-effect relationships, while remaining fully compliant with legal constraints.

— Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of facts

Verb

If the primary diver becomes trapped, entangled, or experiences an emergency underwater, the backup diver's only job is to rescue the rescuer.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
On average, the same place experiences totality only once every 300 to 400 years, which explains why they’re often described as once-in-a-lifetime events.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026