known

adjective

\ ˈnōn

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Definition of known

: generally recognized a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

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In fact, his predicament is just one example of a dubious but little-known tradition of Alabama sheriffs hobbling those who defeat them at the polls. — Connor Sheets | Csheets@al.com, al.com, "After losing reelection, these Alabama sheriffs took it out on their successors - and the public," 12 June 2019 In fact, his predicament is just one example of a dubious but little-known tradition of Alabama sheriffs hobbling those who defeat them at the polls. — Connor Sheets, ProPublica, "Wasted Funds, Destroyed Property: How Sheriffs Undermined Their Successors After Losing Reelection," 12 June 2019 Throne beat three little-known candidates to secure the Democratic nomination. — Bradford Betz, Fox News, "Aug. 21 primary results: Alaska, Wyoming," 22 Aug. 2018 In 2014, a little-known law-school professor named Zephyr Teachout got 34% of the Democratic primary vote against the then first-term governor. — Daniel D'addario, Time, "Sex and the City’s Cynthia Nixon Says She's a 'Candidate of This Time.' How the Actor Is Carving Her Role in Politics," 10 May 2018 The allegations shine light on a little-known office on White House grounds skirting some of the most basic medical protocols for years, including under former President Barack Obama. — Mj Lee And Juana Summers, CNN, "Several White House medical unit staffers describe pressure to hand out meds," 27 Apr. 2018 Yet in some versions of the rumor, that’s the point — Trump would use a little-known law to circumvent the confirmation process and install Pruitt in the job temporarily. — Andrew Prokop, Vox, "The Scott Pruitt for attorney general rumor Trump just angrily tweeted about, explained," 6 Apr. 2018 Efforts to eliminate engine knock, leading to the addition of lead into gasoline despite the known health risks, get extensive treatment, probably more than needed. — David R. Baker, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Energy: A Human History,’ by Richard Rhodes," 7 June 2018 And doctors have been operating under the assumption that the risks of leaving moderate or severe depression untreated — for both mom and baby — typically outweigh the known risks associated with antidepressants. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "We’re beginning to learn how moms’ antidepressants can affect fetuses," 9 Apr. 2018

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More Definitions for known

known

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of known

: generally accepted as something specified

: included in the knowledge that all people considered as one group have

: familiar to people

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known

adjective

\ ˈnōn\

Kids Definition of known

: generally recognized She's a known liar.

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