1
as in understood
to have a practical understanding of
a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball
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2
as in experienced
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 saw
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knew
Young knew almost instantly the tracks belonged to a river otter.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Fennell knew the film hinged on the casting of Cathy and Heathcliff, two iconic literary characters who have been portrayed by a multitude of actors over the years, including Laurence Olivier, Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Immediately after winning Super Bowl LX 29-13, cornerback Devon Witherspoon told SiriusXM NFL Radio that Seahawks essentially knew what the Patriots were going to do on offense based on the way their offensive linemen were positioned.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the first researchers to study musical anhedonia, Robert Zatorre, a cognitive neuroscientist at McGill University, knew how powerful that release could be.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Within hours, Moore and Goldsmith knew that the music studio and ADU were gone, but the house, miraculously, survived.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Perardi knew at that moment that Youngblood was the only man who could save him.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The trial, which had opening statements Monday, is one of multiple legal cases this year that center on the safety of social media platforms and what the companies knew about potential dangers to children.
—Jonathan Vanian,stephen Desaulniers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
After his first meeting with Allen during the interview process, Macdonald knew this was the job for him.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Fennell knew the film hinged on the casting of Cathy and Heathcliff, two iconic literary characters who have been portrayed by a multitude of actors over the years, including Laurence Olivier, Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Immediately after winning Super Bowl LX 29-13, cornerback Devon Witherspoon told SiriusXM NFL Radio that Seahawks essentially knew what the Patriots were going to do on offense based on the way their offensive linemen were positioned.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the first researchers to study musical anhedonia, Robert Zatorre, a cognitive neuroscientist at McGill University, knew how powerful that release could be.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Within hours, Moore and Goldsmith knew that the music studio and ADU were gone, but the house, miraculously, survived.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Perardi knew at that moment that Youngblood was the only man who could save him.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The trial, which had opening statements Monday, is one of multiple legal cases this year that center on the safety of social media platforms and what the companies knew about potential dangers to children.
—Jonathan Vanian,stephen Desaulniers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
After his first meeting with Allen during the interview process, Macdonald knew this was the job for him.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knew
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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He has been featured in the news and gets recognized by people in the business.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Even so, slower population growth is likely to ripple through the economy, with the immediate impacts felt in industries that are reliant on new household formation, such as housing, construction and health care, Ngomsi told CBS News.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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Baltimore also underwent a coaching change.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two days later, Benjamin underwent surgery in which a shunt was placed in his head to drain the excess fluid to his abdomen.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Knew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knew. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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