Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenned
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He was apprehended hiding in the plane bathroom.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026 -
Of those apprehended during the administration's first seven months, more than 9,700 children saw at least one parent placed into immigration detention -- more than in previous years.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The scholars are from around the world and have pursued research on issues including violence and historical memory in the Balkans, how medieval societies perceived and structured time, and the ancient Inca road networks that influenced modern infrastructure in central Peru.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Musicians have chafed against being perceived forever, but ear seem to take it extra seriously.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Neither Cadillac nor Lincoln, both originally manufactured in Detroit, could have fathomed their legacies.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This was a scene even the most loyal Indiana fans couldn’t have fathomed when Curt Cignetti was hired to coach major college football’s losingest program in 2023.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Although the role and impact of basic scientific research have not always been appreciated by the public, both political parties have traditionally been very supportive of research in universities and research institutes.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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To him, Rock City’s beauty and magic can only truly be appreciated in person.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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If enacted, the legislation would allow nuclear weapons to be transported, supplied or possessed in Finland where the country’s military defense requires it.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The Twins liked the skill set possessed by Clemens, a third-round draft pick in 2018 who’d been a Golden Spikes finalist at the University of Texas.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Kenned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenned. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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