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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noun

plural of know

as in information

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Recent Examples of knows

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And who knows about Newcastle, who have lost three crucial players and only really brought in promising youngsters, all of whom will be managed by someone recruited from the Saudi Pro League. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 The Beast in Me showrunner Howard Gordon knows there was one scene in the Netflix limited series that was divisive because of its brutality. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 For decades, companies have asked individual sellers to enter projections into CRM, then asked managers to interpret them, then scheduled calls where leadership negotiates a number that everyone knows is partly theater. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Anyone thinking about buying a smoker knows there’s a lot to consider. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 The New York Liberty’s Ellie the Elephant knows how to do a commanding tunnel walk. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 Meeks knows when and where to give his lead character distance, respecting that opacity. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Schools typically designate a primary contact for practical reasons, so staff knows whom to call first if a child becomes ill, is injured, or must be picked up unexpectedly. — Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 And somebody in your plumbing meeting already knows all of this. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows

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Early in the first episode, viewers see Sean Combs discussing the importance of media strategy and saying his team needs someone who understands propaganda and media manipulation.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Do not hope everyone magically understands the practical need today.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of understands

Verb

However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels.

— Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoes

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If developmental science justifies treating adolescent offenders differently from adults, then that same science should also inform how Connecticut recognizes, protects, and supports adolescent victims.

— Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Obreht distinguishes herself as a spellbinding writer who recognizes the ways that mythologies bend the truth to dazzle us with stories that capture a larger history.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognizes

Noun

The clubs use that data, as well as additional information gathered through other testing methods, to aid in the management of the training loads and performance of their athletes.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Sadly, progress and trust in public health and science are now being eroded with through neglect, funding cuts, and information gaps.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026