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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Oscar-winning DoP Greig Fraser knows a thing or two about working on challenging movies, from Dune to The Batman, Rogue One to Zero Dark Thirty. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 But the tragedy conceals something nobody knows, and the falsehoods about Jung-hyun keep growing. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 While the company’s performance is improving — from a sales decline of 10 percent in fiscal 2025 to negative 1 percent year-over-year, de La Faverie knows there is work to be done. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Wilson, who also co-founded a small business called Artefact that sells shoes and baseball caps, knows firsthand that starting a business can be expensive as advertising and real estate costs pile up. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 By this point, the audience knows the monster a little too well to be properly terrified of her. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 John Leguizamo looks to be the supporting actor of choice from the Odyssey cast, though with so many options to choose from, who knows which one the gods will ultimately favor. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Going all-in doesn’t mean having an All-Star everywhere, and Judge obviously knows that. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 And who knows, maybe there’s some more Tinashe in the Dylan vault. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

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Deadline understands, for example, that Brittin sat down with Greg Peters when the Netflix co-CEO visited London in recent weeks.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Teplinsky understands this can be a trickier risk factor to avoid completely.

— Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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The material then undergoes polymer processing and blending before being pelletized for film blowing at Weavabel’s production plant, where it can be made into new bags.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Desai’s transition comes as Meta undergoes a massive pivot, betting big on new artificial intelligence products and services for its enterprise customers.

— Samantha Subin,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of undergoes

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The honor recognizes artists whose careers and creative choices illuminate complex, boundary-crossing stories and expand representation in global entertainment.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Best Pop Solo Performance can be a space where the Recording Academy recognizes — and perhaps awards — artists with songs that truly connect with the world, regardless of vocal chops.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizes

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This year also sees the debut of Tasveer EDU, which will run sessions throughout the year on development, financing, casting, rights and distribution.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Beyond the food, Robinson sees the event as another example of Kansas City’s increasingly diverse restaurant scene.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sees

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From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
So immigration stories get softened over time, with trauma turning into adventure and hard facts blurred into entertaining myths.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of facts

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Others are following the Styles pop-up playbook and fully leaning into exclusivity — offering not just apparel, but also experiences that fans can’t get from the bootleggers.

— Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
All of the legacy studios have struggled to deliver great digital user experiences a la Netflix.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026