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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
In theory, this means a mountain bike rear derailleur could be paired with a road-style shifter and work without a fuss (the road shifter hasn’t been released yet, so nobody knows).
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Roberts knows exactly what happened.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 May 2026
Sean Payton’s team just knows how to win.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
An email skill knows how to draft and send messages.
—Ambika Saklani Bhardwaj, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Javy López knows a thing or two about being a great catcher, both offensively and defensively.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Others used Friday’s release to urge further transparency into what the government knows about UAPs.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
In theory, this means a mountain bike rear derailleur could be paired with a road-style shifter and work without a fuss (the road shifter hasn’t been released yet, so nobody knows).
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Roberts knows exactly what happened.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 May 2026
Sean Payton’s team just knows how to win.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
An email skill knows how to draft and send messages.
—Ambika Saklani Bhardwaj, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Javy López knows a thing or two about being a great catcher, both offensively and defensively.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Others used Friday’s release to urge further transparency into what the government knows about UAPs.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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Peace returns when everyone understands what is being shared.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The director understands immediately.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Hometown Heroes recognizes and supports the men and women who wore the uniform of the United States.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Richie, an audiophile, immediately recognizes the artist and sparks up a conversation.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Arizona Department of Health Services officials did not immediately respond to requests for information.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about potential conflicts of interest between Altman’s personal investments and his operation of the company.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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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 16 May. 2026.
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