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
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Illinois, which put together a huge defensive performance to beat Houston in its Sweet 16 game, knows shutting down Stirtz is the first order of business.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
As one of the biggest gunsmiths in the world, Papperger knows a lot about the state of the art in defense.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Ralph knows exactly what greatness looks like after spending 18 years inside the hallowed halls of Gampel Pavilion as both a player and coach.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Anyone familiar with baseball at altitude knows pitching remains a problem.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The only person who really knows about what might be going on is this woman on the other side of the world.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Everyone knows that Isaiah Evans can get on a heater.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Illinois, which put together a huge defensive performance to beat Houston in its Sweet 16 game, knows shutting down Stirtz is the first order of business.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
As one of the biggest gunsmiths in the world, Papperger knows a lot about the state of the art in defense.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Ralph knows exactly what greatness looks like after spending 18 years inside the hallowed halls of Gampel Pavilion as both a player and coach.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Anyone familiar with baseball at altitude knows pitching remains a problem.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The only person who really knows about what might be going on is this woman on the other side of the world.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Everyone knows that Isaiah Evans can get on a heater.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Familiar with the Final Four spotlight, UCLA remains focused inward and understands the importance of turning off the noise from outside their circle, Jaquez said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Part of that friction is structural, as the reality TV landscape undergoes its own contraction.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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By the end of 2029, another section of downtown Arlington’s could transform as the city undergoes multiple revitalization projects.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2025, Juntos won an award from Slow Food Phoenix, an organization that recognizes food producers for their sourcing, community involvement and environmental impact.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Preventing the entry of the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Keeper of the Holy Land, moreover in a central solemnity for the faith such as Palm Sunday, constitutes an offense not only for believers, but for every community that recognizes religious freedom.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In neighboring Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experiences the hottest March on record.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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 2 Apr. 2026.
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