A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KNEW

Wed, 10 Jul '24
Didn't just think
Sat, 1 Jun '24
Was close to
Sat, 26 Aug '23
Fully grasped
Mon, 29 May '23
Was certain of
Sun, 28 May '23
Had down
Wed, 3 May '23
Had no doubt
Mon, 26 Dec '22
Understood
Thu, 14 Jul '22
Had down
Sat, 2 Jul '22
"Who ___?"
Fri, 26 Nov '21
Was aware