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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2
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
Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
If anyone knows of a source for this plant, please advise.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Ben Lerner knows this problem well.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Who knows how much that shoulder has been a part of that process.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
No one knows what the future holds, but James and the Lakers will have some decisions to make following the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Everyone seems to be having a blast, and the filmmaker knows how to take both the ensemble he’s assembled and his congregation of Knives Out fans — call us Blanc-heads — to church, literally and figuratively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
And provided the overall customer experience meets the customer’s expectations, which includes the sales process, ease of doing business, customer support and product quality, why would a customer take a chance on leaving a company that knows them for a company that doesn’t?
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
If anyone knows of a source for this plant, please advise.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Ben Lerner knows this problem well.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Who knows how much that shoulder has been a part of that process.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
No one knows what the future holds, but James and the Lakers will have some decisions to make following the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Everyone seems to be having a blast, and the filmmaker knows how to take both the ensemble he’s assembled and his congregation of Knives Out fans — call us Blanc-heads — to church, literally and figuratively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
Verb
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The Athletic understands that another City stalwart, Brian Marwood, has reduced his role to a part-time one.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In New Zealand, the pūriri moth undergoes a remarkably long journey to adulthood.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Roberto Clemente Award annually recognizes the player who represents baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bringing Poggi back to Ann Arbor was a sign that Moore recognizes the value of a strong support system.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Immigration Judge Jamee Comans accused the pro-Palestinian activist of omitting information from his green card application.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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While Third Federal has a website and mobile app, neither has much information on how to qualify for approval.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sírio-Libanês sees patients from all over the country and the region in South America – including those who typically cannot afford top-tier medical care.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the final scene, Cate wakes up in her hospital bed and sees the dead nurses on the floor, as a result of her powers malfunctioning.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe Earth gets unlucky and experiences multiple, simultaneous LIP events (though this grows less likely over time, Kane said, as the mantle cools and its churning slows).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key takeaway is that the company does recover but often experiences significant swings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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