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
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Everyone from Mark Zuckerberg to your neighbor is looking into building and deploying an agent that not only knows their job, but actively helps do it.
—Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Anyone who even vaguely follows anime knows that the beginning of a new season is hectic.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Illinois, which put together a huge defensive performance to beat Houston in its Sweet 16 game, knows shutting down Stirtz is the first order of business.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Ralph knows exactly what greatness looks like after spending 18 years inside the hallowed halls of Gampel Pavilion as both a player and coach.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The only person who really knows about what might be going on is this woman on the other side of the world.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Anyone who knows more about the dogs or their possible owner is asked to contact RCDAS at (951) 358-7387.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Everyone from Mark Zuckerberg to your neighbor is looking into building and deploying an agent that not only knows their job, but actively helps do it.
—Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Anyone who even vaguely follows anime knows that the beginning of a new season is hectic.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Illinois, which put together a huge defensive performance to beat Houston in its Sweet 16 game, knows shutting down Stirtz is the first order of business.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Ralph knows exactly what greatness looks like after spending 18 years inside the hallowed halls of Gampel Pavilion as both a player and coach.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The only person who really knows about what might be going on is this woman on the other side of the world.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Familiar with the Final Four spotlight, UCLA remains focused inward and understands the importance of turning off the noise from outside their circle, Jaquez said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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
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This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Abdul-Jabbar award is part of the annual Naismith Starting Five, which recognizes the nation’s best player at every position.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But, as Mitski well recognizes — and was obviously able to convince management and booking — the 8,000 or so mostly young people who were able to attend over the course of a week won’t likely ever forget being this thoroughly schooled.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the agreements do not spell out the details of the work Epstein did for the Rothschilds, an earlier draft of the documents reveals more information, the Herald found.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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No further information was provided.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The park has a full-size soccer field, a sunken basketball court that doubles as a reservoir, a long wooden walkway raised above plantings and tall grasses, a community pavilion, a café, and a fifty-thousand-gallon cistern that captures rain for irrigation.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Messi, for example, has a lifetime deal with Adidas that will comfortably run into hundreds of millions of dollars, while Ronaldo signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2016.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Marcus sees herself taking the pill long term, with a goal of losing around 30 pounds.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These plants are better suited for cooler weather that can occur before Boise experiences its final freezing temperatures of the year.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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The prisoner releases come as Cuba experiences at least a partial reprieve from the energy crisis that has crippled the island.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
3 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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