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
Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
If anyone knows of a source for this plant, please advise.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Ben Lerner knows this problem well.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Who knows how much that shoulder has been a part of that process.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 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
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
Noun
And provided the overall customer experience meets the customer’s expectations, which includes the sales process, ease of doing business, customer support and product quality, why would a customer take a chance on leaving a company that knows them for a company that doesn’t?
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
If anyone knows of a source for this plant, please advise.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Ben Lerner knows this problem well.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Who knows how much that shoulder has been a part of that process.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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The Athletic understands that another City stalwart, Brian Marwood, has reduced his role to a part-time one.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In New Zealand, the pūriri moth undergoes a remarkably long journey to adulthood.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The other five were charged with felony resisting arrest, and four are facing an additional charge of giving false information to law enforcement, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 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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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe Earth gets unlucky and experiences multiple, simultaneous LIP events (though this grows less likely over time, Kane said, as the mantle cools and its churning slows).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key takeaway is that the company does recover but often experiences significant swings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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