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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The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily. — Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Cadogan comes from a family that knows dirt can be full of treasure. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Fine knows her way around the muse well enough to follow, if not blindly, at least a little brainlessly. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026 Whereas Samaan is almost pathologically unassertive, Fatimah knows how to work her smile as well as her body, covering stark vulnerability with a flinty sense of self-protection. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 No one knows why opioid overdose deaths have fallen so dramatically. — J. Travis Donahoe, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026 With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows

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Additional pressures In reaching her own historic milestone as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft, Proctor understands that a historic moment like this carries not just incredible significance but a fair amount of personal pressure as well.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Still, Taiwan understands Washington’s determination to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and is willing to support that effort.

— LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of understands

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To strengthen the troublesome solar cell interface, the NIMTE research team inserted an ultra-thin indium chloride intermediate layer that undergoes a localized reaction upon heating.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years as the landmark undergoes extensive restoration work, the hotel said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of undergoes

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The Paley Honors Award recognizes landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the media industry, and its gala will feature a special tribute celebrating each honoree’s distinguished career and creative legacy.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Now in its 13th year, the initiative recognizes rising talent across the screen industries, offering year-round career support, mentorship, networking opportunities and full BAFTA membership.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of recognizes

Noun

On the other, Anthropic has argued that its AI model, Claude, has shown signs of introspection, internal states that mirror joy or satisfaction, and processing information similar to the human mind.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
State officials had provided a version of the rolls that withheld such sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of information

Verb

The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Those who checked Truth Social after CNN projected that the Democratic party would capture the House of Representatives were also set up for disappointment, as the president has yet to comment on those results as well.

— Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of has

Verb

What the viewer sees is how a GM’s decisions require expertise extending beyond straight analytical capability.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
As King Olav Haraldsson wages a brutal campaign to unite Norway under one throne and one God, Aud, a gifted blacksmith, sees her world torn apart.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sees

Noun

Had Patrick let the facts and evidence speak and not pressured GOP state senators to vote to acquit Paxton, the party could have put him in the rear-view mirror.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
The people also involved have their livelihoods riding on your company, so give them the facts and a direction.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of facts

Verb

Frustrated neighbors noted that severe water accumulation remains a recurring issue whenever the region experiences multiple consecutive days of heavy rainfall.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
These findings do not mean that everyone experiences the same amount of bone loss or develops osteoporosis.

— Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026