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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Anyone who has ever been detained or knows someone who has dreads the prospect, said Irvin Camacho, a longtime immigrant activist in Northwest Arkansas.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter, everyone knows the title character of Reba is a survivor.
—Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
That would take a big-time effort, but who knows?
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Oct. 2025
Yet Taylor Swift is one of the few people who knows exactly what Liz was talking about.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
And nobody knows where this is going to go.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
But that’s a little thing, Javonte knows he cannot get tackled in bounds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Anyone who has ever been detained or knows someone who has dreads the prospect, said Irvin Camacho, a longtime immigrant activist in Northwest Arkansas.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter, everyone knows the title character of Reba is a survivor.
—Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
That would take a big-time effort, but who knows?
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Oct. 2025
Yet Taylor Swift is one of the few people who knows exactly what Liz was talking about.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
And nobody knows where this is going to go.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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Why some fans feel let down Kaeli Dance, a Salt Lake City, Utah, content creator, understands some fans may feel let down.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Greater Manchester Police had declared PLATO – a national code word used when police deploy armed officers across the force to the scene of an attack, CNN understands.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each one is given veterinary attention and undergoes rehabilitation training.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pu-erh tea undergoes microbial fermentation and has the least potent compounds.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The list recognizes women transforming business and philanthropy, female leaders who have accomplished a meaningful achievement in 2025.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Game recognizes game, and Kelce has expressed his admiration for the effort and conditioning required for Swift’s concert performances.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts could cost the state more than $326 million during the fiscal year that ends June 30, according to information provided by the state Department of Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, our experts have continued to develop more comprehensive resources and innovative ways to provide information about antisemitism, extremism and hate.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The expectation was that rates could move more decisively on Friday, when the monthly employment report was set for release, but the government shutdown now has that in limbo.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The second planet from the sun has a completely inhospitable surface, with temperatures reaching 863 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) and a crushing pressure underneath an oppressively thick atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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With more than 100 products, each with domain specific-functionality, Hron sees many more opportunities to plug in agentic AI to speed up work for legal and tax professionals.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On average, Wisconsin experiences about 23 tornadoes in a year.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The global economy typically experiences ebbs and flows, but the uncertainty of 2025 stands out.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The traditionally commercial model now endures mostly thanks to figures like Santiago Segura.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are reasons why certain coaches can establish a culture and a mindset that endures, and enables their players to shrug off those adverse moments and carry on.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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