knew

verb

Definition of knewnext
past tense of know
1
as in understood
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 experienced
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 saw
to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knew
  1. understood
  2. saw
  3. had
  4. recognized
  5. felt
  6. underwent
  7. endured
  8. appreciated
Verb
  • Strangely enough, this makes the film universal and able to be understood by people all over the world.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • No star player this century has understood and embodied the Mets experience quicker than Pete Alonso, who emerged as a middle-of-the-order force and locker room leader as a rookie in 2019 while also embracing the idea of goofily enjoying the moment that is unique to Mets fans.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understood
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  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of saw
Verb
  • The company also had a station set up where people could demo an unannounced image generation model that xAI built in house, attendees said.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of had
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  • Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Once again, Milwaukee has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards as the third best big city in the United States.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognized
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  • The massive, winding fabric sculpture, stretching nearly 150 feet long, will be suspended from its roof, in all its crocheted, beaded, and felted glory, until October 31.
    Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 June 2024
  • The app offers workshops and classes on topics from grief to felting.
    Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Definition of felt
Verb
  • O'Brien underwent four rounds of chemotherapy followed by radiation.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In January of 2021, Lundqvist successfully underwent a six-hour open-heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of underwent
Verb
  • Blair House endured its last major revamp in the 1980s, when Mario Buatta and Mark Hampton paired up to refresh the house.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • On August 26, Ukraine endured the largest and most devastating aerial attack to date.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of endured
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  • First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • If whipping something up in the kitchen is your thing, a favorite dish left at the front door is also greatly appreciated!
    Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciated
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