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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  • Several Palestinians suspected of hurling rocks were apprehended for questioning, the military said in a statement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • An investigation identified several people involved in the plot, such as the prison porter who was apprehended, other inmates and known associates.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprehended
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  • However, Flávio is perceived as a more moderate and conciliatory Bolsonaro.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Alexander said questions about how Black hair is perceived have followed her into adulthood.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of perceived
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  • Amidst all the turmoil, everyone understood that the March 5 election was a make-or-break moment not only for the Hitler chancellorship but for democracy itself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Dave 1 understood the instinct immediately, even when the results took him by surprise.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of understood
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  • The Chiefs already were on their way toward being eliminated from postseason contention, but the injury to their biggest star sent them to a nadir few could have fathomed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The show’s popularity was something none of the three could have fathomed in its earliest days.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fathomed
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  • The polling points to the enduring legacy of 9/11, even as many Americans today are too young to have experienced or comprehended the event a quarter-century ago.
    — Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The frames keep changing regardless of how much the viewer has noticed or comprehended.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of comprehended
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  • Just 20% of Gen Z knew their exact interest rate on their credit debt—the lowest of any generation and well below baby boomers.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Omani officials knew of al-Hammami’s interest in radical Islamism but failed to flag their concerns; flydubai never checked his record with the Omani authorities.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of knew
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  • Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • The original 1980s building possessed generous scale but lacked atmospheric depth.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The ammunition, firearms and explosive materials were unlawfully possessed because of his previous felony convictions, prosecutors said.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of possessed
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“Kenned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenned. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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