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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
Meanwhile, long-running independent arthouse cinemas, known in Japan as mini-theaters, have been closing one after another, and the culture now survives mainly in Tokyo and other big cities. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Nature lovers, artists (Ansel Adams found a muse in the Snake River), and outdoor adventurers know the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is more than just a winter sports destination. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
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The postage stamp sized-town is brimming with cafés and shops; including the historic Baldwin Extracts, which for over a century has been a draw for in-the know chefs and bakers. — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 In the meantime, keep up with PCMag’s Apple coverage to stay in the know! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 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
  • Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Reynolds understood how to sell the new pen, too, with advertisements promising an avant-garde writing utensil, capable of enduring long stretches of writing with no need to replenish the ink.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of understand
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  • Local leaders say the counties’ different histories, growth patterns and economic conditions help explain why residents may experience the region differently.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As part of the diamond’s journey, members of the Udell family have traveled to Botswana to witness the cutting process firsthand, experience the history of the diamond’s origins and see the craftsmanship behind turning the stone into a rare diamond.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of experience
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  • Protesters, many of whom have been seen carrying Palestinian flags, have set fire to historic buildings and attacked civilians.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • American Transmission Company, a utility firm that develops and manages high-voltage transmission lines, has seen rapid growth, in part thanks to the AI and data center buildout.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of see
Noun
  • But creating a government database of gun owners also could put people at risk, if the information is hacked and leaked, Leary said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • When an email involves your Social Security information, go directly to the government website and check for yourself.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of information
Verb
  • New discoveries matter only if companies have the incentive and capital to bring them to market.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Fellow guard Nick Dorn (Indiana) had 8 points and six rebounds.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • Only in this case, the vaccine’s mRNA teaches immune cells to recognize key features of an individual’s cancer rather than a virus.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Their point was to maintain an environment where work could be conducted safely without disruption while recognizing the rights of all individuals.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognize
Noun
  • State officials said the isolated instances of noncitizens voting, if accurate, are not evidence of widespread voter fraud.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Experimental evidence for the equation, however, remained restricted to the subatomic domain for many decades.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of evidence
Verb
  • The Bearcat football community came together to support her son, Sam Soto, a third-generation Arlington High student and football player undergoing cancer treatment.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The test will be whether the Student List can transition their popular mobilization in the streets into a viable political option that can win an election and govern a country that hasn’t undergone a political transition in over a decade.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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