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
Michael Loria, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Michael James, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The series is known for its roster of guest stars, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Jane Krakowski, David Alan Grier and Mary-Louise Parker, among many others.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old who killed a student and injured another before killing himself in January 2025 at Antioch High School in Tennessee, was a known user.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The area where the avalanche occurred is known for its beauty, its skiing and its danger.
—Michael James, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The series is known for its roster of guest stars, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Jane Krakowski, David Alan Grier and Mary-Louise Parker, among many others.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
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Smith grew up on a 200-acre dude ranch in Colorado and fully understood the tone of the novel’s setting.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s understood that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales backed the statement – the most senior royals united in the strategy.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But a second incident occurred on January 10, when a family member of a person detained by ICE experienced a medical emergency related to a heart condition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom remains underway more than two weeks after she was last seen.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Three generations of Foleys are now cemented among some of the best swimming family dynasties the state has ever seen.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the man, who was 19 years old at the time of Whitney Murphy’s death, possessed unique knowledge of the homes and the location of the bedroom where she was killed, the defense argued.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Means has undergone two Tommy John surgeries — April 2022 and June 2024 — and now has a ruptured Achilles.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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The vehicle must have undergone final assembly in the United States.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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While many businesses offer Valentine’s Day promotions or special events, the day is not officially recognized by the federal government.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Swift’s fans appreciated the superstar’s shoutout for the female athletes.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hands-free, backpack-style shoulder straps that can be easily stowed away were appreciated by our test team, too.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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Price has witnessed the permanent closure of several places that used to be on Malcolm X Boulevard, but not the Forest Theater.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The scope of its ambition is met, at every turn, by deft control over what is witnessed, and how.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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