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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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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
Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their friendship is well known to both dogs’ families.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Yet in recent years, he’s become known more as a culture and arts correspondent.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Reese, who can play on the edge, but is more known for his elite play against the run, was linked to the New York Jets throughout the offseason.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their friendship is well known to both dogs’ families.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Balfour is known for her work on The Crown, Ted Lasso, HBO’s Quarry and Apple TV’s For All Mankind, among others.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Yet in recent years, he’s become known more as a culture and arts correspondent.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
Verb
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Despite these observations, Walter was not seen by a doctor until two days after his injuries occurred.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The move was widely seen as an effort to reassure consumers that ultra-fast charging technology would not result in excessive long-term battery degradation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The biggest question about it, then, was to determine what properties the aether itself possessed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Arteta sprinted off to retrieve the ball like a man possessed, in a hurry.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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JPMorgan is more sanguine, however, saying Coach has undergone a brand revival over the past few years, enabling it to gain traction with Gen-Z shoppers and bolster its balance sheet.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The super recognized him as the resident of an apartment on the first floor.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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During that cluster, Sidonio recognized the need to collect data on how often parents decline the shot and what happens to those babies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There also remain fears that AI disruption in the labor market are yet to be fully appreciated.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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