Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenned
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Two of the people involved fled the scene of the crash, but were apprehended after a brief foot chase, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Cancel was apprehended Wednesday after he was found by the police department’s Violent Crimes Unit, Fugitive Task Force and Auto Theft Unit, Boisvert said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cartels single out returning migrants for kidnapping or extortion because they are perceived to have money.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The question was not about the quality of players, but rather how they could be ranked equitably with thousands of other players across 24 tours because LIV was perceived as having a closed shop instead of pathways and turnover.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 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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Few would have fathomed that Poyer would be pivotal to the Bills’ success.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
13 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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Everyone knew what was coming—mass layoffs.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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O’Connor proves herself up to the task by eschewing the traditional cradle-to-grave narrative, peppered with interviews with those who knew the protagonist.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Based on all indications, the Celtics have appreciated Simons’ approach this season.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Your thoughts would be appreciated!—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Observations of transits of Venus, which only occur twice per century, on average (most recently in 2012), were humanity’s first indication that Venus possessed — whereas Mercury lacked — a substantial atmosphere.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Had Woods possessed Ford’s mass-production capability, the price gap might have narrowed.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Kenned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenned. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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