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verb

ˈnō How to pronounce know (audio)
Definition of knownext
1
as in to understand
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 to experience
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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3
as in to see
to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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know

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noun

as in information

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Recent Examples of know
Verb
The Goshen location, a short drive east of Fayetteville, is known for its scenic views and outdoor seating. — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 Here's what to know about Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the Great Lakes, one of the world’s largest surface freshwater ecosystems. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The scene is filled with perfectly imperfect girls, your coolest and in-the-know friends. — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 But the people who actually build know reality always has a vote. — Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for know
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
  1. understand
  2. experience
  3. see
  4. information
  5. have
  6. recognize
  7. evidence
  8. undergo
Verb
  • Luiz understands that aspect, too, acknowledging that Sporting KC needed him four separate times during Thursday’s news conference.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of starting with a new component, its engineers worked to understand the hardware already available to NAVAIR.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of understand
Verb
  • Of course, the Mets would look awfully silly if Soto experiences another calf issue.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some areas that have seen an influx of people haven’t experienced the same kind of declines that other parts of the county have.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of experience
Verb
  • Barclays projects that palm oil, coconut oil, and rubber could rise by 30% to 40% over the next 18 months, coffee could see an additional 20% to 30% surge, and rice could increase by a further 10% to 20%.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities initially said Saylor’s mother reported that her child had wandered off from a rental home in Hagley Estates in Pawleys Island and was last seen wearing her swimsuit.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of see
Noun
  • The National Park Service is asking for information about anyone who may have been hiking or backpacking along Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, as well as campers with plans to stay at Phantom Ranch or the Bright Angel Campground.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4330.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Verb
  • And some of the outlook may have less to do with the immediate issues and more about life stage.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Staff come from all over the globe, and have extensive top-level international hospitality experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • Miles This name is another way to recognize Miles Austin (or the number of miles players run to prepare for the season when no one is watching).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The result can be a company that AI fails to recognize, recognizes incorrectly or resolves in favor of a competitor.
    — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of recognize
Noun
  • The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, Duncan’s attorneys with a New Orleans nonprofit had filed a post-conviction appeal but did not have the resources to conduct a fuller investigation and uncover new evidence required to win.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Verb
  • That oil can then undergo further processing and hydrotreatment to produce SAF.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Thompson served as a guest judge that season while Cowell, who underwent a six-hour surgery that included the placement of a metal rod in his back, recovered.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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