kens 1 of 2

plural of ken

kens

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ken, chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kens
Noun
  • The House of Juju also has stellar sights, with eats like a delectable red snapper sandwich on offer.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Now he is left wondering if his protective instincts went too far.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Analysts like him would pore over positive duplicates of negatives, examining them under a micro-stereoscope to see sites in three dimensions.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • What are the municipal and policy dimensions of happiness?
    Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Suppose the number is read in one case out of a hundred, and that the information reaches someone who apprehends the culprit in one case out of one thousand.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This route offers a harmonious blend of experiences for all ages—from archaeological wonders and cultural traditions, to exceptional cuisine, beaches, and natural landscapes.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Choose athletic shoes that provide proper footing and grip in outdoor landscapes.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That neutralized the advantage Sabalenka would have expected, and forced Sabalenka into first hitting more shots than she’s used to, and then going for too-small margins because of Pegula’s defensive skills once the rallies started.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.
    Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Clearly delineate roles and scopes.
    Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Who knows, but the struggle was real.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Kens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kens. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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