kenned

verb

past tense of ken, chiefly Scottish
as in apprehended

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  1. apprehended
  2. perceived
  3. understood
  4. fathomed
  5. comprehended
  6. knew
  7. appreciated
  8. possessed
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  • Police said at a Friday evening news conference that a 26-year-old was apprehended in Newton Abbot, Devon.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
  • The rodent may be apprehended, but its exploits will live on infamy.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of apprehended
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  • Here in Tamil Nadu, reality was—still is—perceived to reside not in the physical world but in the relationship between that world and the transcendent realm of Siva and Vishnu, two great gods of the Tamil country.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • To the extent that their fellow-citizens refer to them at all, our government functionaries are perceived not as active agents of change but as inert, self-protecting obstructions.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of perceived
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  • It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.
    — Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of understood
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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
  • 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
Definition of fathomed
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  • The frames keep changing regardless of how much the viewer has noticed or comprehended.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of comprehended
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  • Crump, the family’s attorney, cast doubt on the notion that Wells may have drowned – saying the teen was a strong athlete and knew how to swim.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • State officials claim these corporations knew about the extreme dangers.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of knew
Verb
  • During his courtside interview with South Florida media before the report of the Adebayo incident surfaced, Herro spoke of the level of respect for his Heat tenure, when asked if he was properly appreciated.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Another customer added that the pants felt well-made and durable, and appreciated that the fabric is lightweight yet not see-through.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • But evidence suggests the planet possessed lots of water early in its history.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • The story follows a woman grappling with the recent loss of her husband, only to discover that his body has become possessed by a Deadite.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
Definition of possessed
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