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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knows

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noun

plural of know

as in information

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Recent Examples of knows

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Anyone who knows more was asked to contact LASD's Arson and Explosives Detail general line at 323-881-7500. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026 Anyone who works with multiple monitors knows the pain of having cables cluttered chaotically around their desk. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 Kii said that while the world knows about the Chernobyl disaster itself, far less is known about how the lives of people in the area changed afterward. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026 After all, the senior forward knows his team sticks together through adversity. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Quarterback Jared Goff knows how to distribute the ball to all those playmakers, a group that also has dangerous, speedy wide receiver Jameson Williams. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 When a team chooses which of two competing priorities gives way, people without authority have made an executive decision, and nobody upstairs knows. — Leslie Ellis, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Cadogan comes from a family that knows dirt can be full of treasure. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows

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But anyone who understands basic botany knows the math doesn’t add up, and this has become a deceptive annual pattern.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
LLMs can also take advantage of proof verification software, such as Lean, a programming language that can logically codify and confirm a result is true (even if no one fully understands the underlying math).

— Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of understands

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At Equinix, Wellise said each new site undergoes a water risk analysis to determine which external cooling method to deploy in areas with scarce water.

— Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Known for its rare trees, this scenic spot about an hour’s drive west of Tallahassee undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of undergoes

Noun

The company can also expect litigation from shareholders, and possible regulatory action, if Huang or the board held back material information from investors (Nvidia previously denied the allegations of an affair to media outlets).

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
In the litigation brought by the Iranian immigrant advocacy group, at least a dozen Iranian detainees have said they’ve been contacted by Iranian officials who had knowledge of sensitive information on their asylum claims.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of information

Verb

Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The 19-year-old Acuff has 288 points, the most by any rookie through the first 11 games of a season since Michael Jordan scored 289 for the Chicago Bulls in 1984.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of has

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Had Patrick let the facts and evidence speak and not pressured GOP state senators to vote to acquit Paxton, the party could have put him in the rear-view mirror.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
The people also involved have their livelihoods riding on your company, so give them the facts and a direction.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of facts

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Several residents said the street already experiences backups, particularly when trains cross nearby railroad tracks.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Ysabel stresses about her hospital job, while Jomar experiences complicated feelings about the reappearance of an ex-boyfriend, Zach (Steven Cristi).

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026