as in named
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1
as in understood
to have a practical understanding of
a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball
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2
as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public
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as in seen
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of known
Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
State officials have submitted applications to have FEMA either buy or elevate more than 400 homes in known flood zones since February, which if granted, would add up to more than $200 million in funding.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Razer was founded by Tan and Robert Krakoff in 2005, and the company became known for the Boomslang, a mouse — named after a deadly snake — designed specifically for gaming.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The waterways surrounding the Palm Beach airport are well known to Kimmel.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
State officials have submitted applications to have FEMA either buy or elevate more than 400 homes in known flood zones since February, which if granted, would add up to more than $200 million in funding.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
One of my favourite choreographers, JaQuel Knight, did the dance choreography, and Arrad, known for some of the coolest pop and hip-hop music videos, directed the project.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Razer was founded by Tan and Robert Krakoff in 2005, and the company became known for the Boomslang, a mouse — named after a deadly snake — designed specifically for gaming.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
Verb
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How gentle and precious to be understood.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s eight losses in four years — only one more than Flagg has experienced in 2½ weeks of playing in the NBA.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Washington has long seen Nepal as merely part of India’s backyard, and therefore limits its involvement to aid projects and disaster relief while avoiding deeper diplomatic initiatives that might irk New Delhi.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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This piece, created in 1916, shows the details of Klimt’s last summer in his Attersee haven, with trees and various homes seen dotting the area’s lake.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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Entering a back-to-back this weekend against Golden State and Indiana, the Nuggets possessed the third-best offense in the NBA behind Jokic’s 12 assists per game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The charges against Martinez, however, made no mention of a weapon, and prosecutors have acknowledged in court that the gun was not displayed or possessed by Martinez during the confrontation.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Leverkusen has also undergone a mid-season management shift and sits fifth in the Bundesliga under Kasper Hjulmand.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The venue has since 2021 undergone significant upgrades, especially since the spring.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But along the way, some of that Bloomingdale’s DNA that made the store stand out, particularly the flagship, an internationally recognized, must-see destination with a global appeal, got lost.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Among the industry figures recognized this year is Taeko Saito, Senior VP of business development and strategies, Asia Pacific at EMPIRE, marking her first appearance on the list.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Combat correspondent Jan Bender, whose video footage in Fallujah was used for the movie, appreciated these aspects.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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The support is appreciated during the financial strain.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Historic data In 2024, California witnessed 8,011 fires caused by humans, as reported by NIFC, which burned 990,939 acres of wildland.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, her son witnessed her performing CPR on Iris.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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