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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over Your Dead Body knows that sustaining a harmonious union amid petty jealousies, paranoia, and personal flaws is hard; navigating a hostage situation involving desperate sickos and sociopaths is even harder; and maintaining a balance of laughs and gag-reflex tweaking is the hardest of it all.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The first teaser for the film lays out that mission, with Gail speaking with a fortune teller who knows way too well the specifics of Gail’s situation and sets her on her path forward.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s because no one knows the precise location of $63 million donated to build Gold Pimple Central.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
One only knows what will take its place.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the home—something interior designer Ferris Rafauli knows all too well.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Not to mention, one of their minority owners (Tom Brady) knows something about waiting a year before starting.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over Your Dead Body knows that sustaining a harmonious union amid petty jealousies, paranoia, and personal flaws is hard; navigating a hostage situation involving desperate sickos and sociopaths is even harder; and maintaining a balance of laughs and gag-reflex tweaking is the hardest of it all.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The first teaser for the film lays out that mission, with Gail speaking with a fortune teller who knows way too well the specifics of Gail’s situation and sets her on her path forward.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s because no one knows the precise location of $63 million donated to build Gold Pimple Central.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
One only knows what will take its place.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the home—something interior designer Ferris Rafauli knows all too well.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Not to mention, one of their minority owners (Tom Brady) knows something about waiting a year before starting.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
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And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Deadline understands that project is still in development.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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This mix undergoes slow radioactive decay but is not prone to fission, the atom-splitting chain reaction that powers nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vargo was recently honored with the Eagle Excellence Award for Cross Country, which recognizes students who made a positive impact on campus, within their teams and in the community.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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There's a person of interest in Kierra's case For years, little was known about Kierra's case — until July 2022, when Chicago authorities released new information, including details about a person of interest.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lincoln-Way West’s Owen Chudzinski has a love for baseball that goes back a long way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Apple sees its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus to lead the world’s second most valuable company.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Practical Magic 2 sees the lives of sisters Sally Owens (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) shaken up when a mysterious figure (Lee Pace) arrives in their quaint New England town with a new quest for them.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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