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kens 1 of 2

noun

plural of ken
1
as in sights

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2
as in instincts

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3
as in dimensions

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kens

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ken, chiefly Scottish
as in apprehends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kens
  1. sights
  2. instincts
  3. dimensions
  4. apprehends
  5. landscapes
  6. skills
  7. scopes
  8. knows
Noun
  • The occasion saw rivals chatting friendly while taking in the sights, including Mohan, seen deep in a conversation with Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sights
Noun
  • This straight-sitcom setup, with little serialization to speak of, seems to be where the show’s natural instincts lie.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • President Burchfield is a principled politician who rose to office by trusting his heartland instincts.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of instincts
Noun
  • Indeed, in her devotion to sparkle, Pechman declines to probe too deeply into any of the industry’s more hurtful or exploitative dimensions.
    — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of dimensions
Verb
  • John Early, as anyone encountering his work soon apprehends, chooses the latter.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
  • Though the team immediately apprehends a suspect, the Marshals end up taking criticism from both sides.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of apprehends
Noun
  • North Carolina’s High Country is best known for its rolling Blue Ridge landscapes, crisp mountain air, and small towns that ooze charm, especially when autumn rolls around.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The group targets large, unbroken landscapes where wildlife can roam, and the dark skies often come with them.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of landscapes
Noun
  • Organizers want the bill in New York to go even further than recess and focus more broadly on play and projects where students learn real-life skills.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the start, Hondo flexes his rusty leadership skills and tries to get his ragtag crew to work as a cohesive unit.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of skills
Noun
  • Offer smaller scopes of work with clear timelines to secure quicker commitments.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of scopes
Verb
  • Each person knows it, knows that the others know it, and so on indefinitely.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator knows his unit must show urgency and improvement Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after a rude wake-up call in the season opener.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of knows
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“Kens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kens. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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