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
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Amal Clooney knows all about dressing for the occasion.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
The fawner depends on others to prop up her self-image; the unfawner knows when to discard them entirely.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Who knows if, a decade from now or later, his children stumble upon a random tweet from their father dated January 2026.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
The robot immediately knows where it was injured and alerts its owner.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
For all anyone knows, forcing a trade might be part of his motivation for asking the team to more than triple his salary from last season.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Palka knows that securing a physical home would give King’s another ring of relevance, one more proof point that the church can be an institution.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson knows just how to style a graphic T-shirt.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
The organizers pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.
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Contrary to popular belief, Day understands the benefits of somebody else leading the offense.—
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This success positioned NuPhy as a brand that understands both office workflows and creative production.—
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When dietary fiber undergoes the process of fermentation in the gut, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced.—
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The auto-shutoff is just one safeguard against overheating; each blanket undergoes vetting with 74 safety checks to prevent potential fire hazards and ensure its durability.—
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The District recognizes its responsibility to serve the CPS community with integrity.—
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Mescal recognizes that his role is in support of the titanic performance given by Buckley.—
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
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Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.—
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
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Check the exhibits and experiences page for details.—
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Following his breakthrough performances in film and television, Rapaport experiences some tough times in his personal life.—
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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.—
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“Knows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knows. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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