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 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 , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Angelo then turned his sights toward Bolgheri, which had just begun to gain acclaim as the center of the Super Tuscan movement.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • His genius is in making films that can accommodate their oft-kilter instincts.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The film’s more compelling moments reflect the rich uncertainty that Polly is able to mine from her new boss, whether that has to do with challenging her parental instincts, her lust for life, or even her sanity.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Riemann had introduced a concept that could encompass all possible geometries, in any number of dimensions.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
  • With a collapsible stock, the rifle can be fit quickly to the shooter’s dimensions.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 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
  • Trier’s paternal grandfather, Ernst, was a talented painter of modernist landscapes who never quite fulfilled his early promise.
    Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.
    Evan Moore November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
  • At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bo knows Before Game 6, Bichette strayed from a script every player reads in their platform year.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Everyone knows about LeBron James, Steph Curry and those top-level superstars.
    Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Kens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kens. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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