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
Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
She’s made a career out of being a normal person who knows a lot about technology but never gets carried away by sci-fi fantasies.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
There are a lot of related questions here, especially now that Miles’s daughter, Lily, knows her father was forced into collaborating with Mars’ Peacekeepers against his own people when that security force existed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Her beauty and sexuality are actually lethal to the men around her, and Marilyn’s character knows it.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 May 2026
District 5 doesn’t need someone who knows how government works.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Fambrough-Billingsley knows something about fighting for your life in systems that weren’t built for you.
—Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
The Knicks in The Finals has been a long time coming, and Breen knows it as well as anyone.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Chelsea Handler knows consistency is key!
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Verb
Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
She’s made a career out of being a normal person who knows a lot about technology but never gets carried away by sci-fi fantasies.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
There are a lot of related questions here, especially now that Miles’s daughter, Lily, knows her father was forced into collaborating with Mars’ Peacekeepers against his own people when that security force existed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Her beauty and sexuality are actually lethal to the men around her, and Marilyn’s character knows it.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 May 2026
District 5 doesn’t need someone who knows how government works.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Fambrough-Billingsley knows something about fighting for your life in systems that weren’t built for you.
—Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
The Knicks in The Finals has been a long time coming, and Breen knows it as well as anyone.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Chelsea Handler knows consistency is key!
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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McCarthy understands that dynamic.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The industry understands people have different needs, and is working to make travel feel more personal and human.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Being self-Aware – recognizes how personal behavior impacts others and stays mindful of one’s own motives, values, and reactions.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The three-day CrimeCon, held this year at Caesars Palace, recognizes true crime content in TV, film, podcasts and publishing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Apart from lowering the prices for cocktails, some more accessible information about the artworks would be handy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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To pull off this major feat, your body produces approximately 50% more blood, which increases circulation and makes the skin appear vibrant, plump, and radiant (for some moms at least—not everyone experiences a glow, unfortunately).—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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