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
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 20 June 2026
From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Yes, the door has cracked open for companies everyone already knows.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Chastain knows a thing or two about winning World Cups.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
After all, California knows a lot about extreme wealth.
—Alex Lee, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
But Pam Kramer, the CEO of KC2026, said Friday that the organization knows the process of getting fans to matches must improve before Ecuador plays Curaçao on Saturday night.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
As the original pellet grill manufacturer, Traeger knows what makes for a good smoking experience.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Somehow, Taylor knows us all too well.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 June 2026
Verb
Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 20 June 2026
From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Yes, the door has cracked open for companies everyone already knows.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Chastain knows a thing or two about winning World Cups.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
After all, California knows a lot about extreme wealth.
—Alex Lee, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
But Pam Kramer, the CEO of KC2026, said Friday that the organization knows the process of getting fans to matches must improve before Ecuador plays Curaçao on Saturday night.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
As the original pellet grill manufacturer, Traeger knows what makes for a good smoking experience.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Somehow, Taylor knows us all too well.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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Hughton, whose father is from Accra, understands the frustration of a fanbase starved of success for so long.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Reid understands that people are used to seeing her as her characters or through the lens of her projects but that’s not the full picture.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The concept recognizes one simple reality - most people arrive on safari hoping to take extraordinary wildlife photographs, but few of them the equipment or the expertise required to do so.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Now that the garden is complete aside from normal plant replacements, Sterman recognizes it as the expression of her own evolution and growth as a garden designer as well as changing views on waterwise gardening.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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And people can integrate a lot of information.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The bill is designed to ensure oversight agencies share information with each other.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The deal sees Higher Ground work with Disney arm Disney Kids & Family, which has just been rebranded from Disney Branded Television.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Here are seven common myths about the Northern Lights and the facts behind one of nature’s most spectacular displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal analyst, said Gendron's attorneys are aiming at seating jurors who can set aside the defendant's guilty plea and decide the case based on the facts presented at trial.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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My favorite artists detailed and singular in its voice, therefore it can’t be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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