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 gotten
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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as in named
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Recent Examples of known
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The high costs of lawyers’ fees are well known to the president.
—The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 10 Oct. 2025
In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Ugg Lo Lowmel Sneaker Ugg is most known for its boots and slippers, but the brand also makes some really comfy sneakers.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The high costs of lawyers’ fees are well known to the president.
—The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Chilean activist, artist, and poet Cecilia Vicuña, known for her quipus—strands of knotted fibers that reference the ancient Andean communication system—has been named the winner of the 2025 Roswitha Haftmann Prize.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Oct. 2025
In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
Verb
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Fortunately, Amy Poehler understood the assignment.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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Here, settler colonialism is understood as a form of environmental injustice, where pollution and degraded landscapes diminish Indigenous quality of life and ability to be in right relationship with the environment.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Airports across the country have experienced delays this week because of a shortage of controllers, more than half of which Duffy attributed to work no-shows.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Multiple employees previously experienced seizures in 2019, leading inspectors to determine they had been potentially exposed to a toxic chemical through inhalation, ingestion and absorption through the skin.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Boise State ran 86 offensive plays, its most in a game this season, and possessed the ball for over 40 minutes.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wembley possessed an unmatched ability to create sporting heroes, as proved by a roll call featuring Sir Stanley Matthews, George Best, Ferenc Puskas and Sir Geoff Hurst.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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It’s seen a $150 price cut for Prime Big Deal Days, enabling you to get a modern smartphone for less than $400.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As seen with Daniel Jones, a good offensive line can help get the best out of a quarterback.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The composer, vocalist and arranger was widely recognized for his work that shaped many of Hollywood’s most notable film and TV soundtracks.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Make sure your offerings are appreciated while Venus moves through people-pleasing Libra.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Admission is free, but voluntary donations are appreciated.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The system has undergone extensive testing on active manufacturing floors to ensure reliability and compatibility with existing automation lines.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite the fact the medical community had created a vaccine for a novel virus in less than 18 months, the medical community had not spent any significant amount of time researching the symptoms half the population undergoes, has undergone for all of history, starting at about age 40.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers got past the Phillies without their bats ever really coming to life.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Went through the progression as normal and got two negative plays in a row after the screen.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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