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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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
Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
While the Dodgers have the most advantages on paper, Toronto has enough talent to compete and could test Los Angeles' bullpen, a known weakness.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Slack is known for its extensive feature set and its ability to integrate with thousands of other software tools.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The company chose Gilbert to open its first location because Val Vista Drive captures large morning commuter traffic, and the chain is well known for its breakfast offerings.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
While the Dodgers have the most advantages on paper, Toronto has enough talent to compete and could test Los Angeles' bullpen, a known weakness.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
And the credit for the latest footwear obsession on social media goes to Mandy Lee, the fashion writer and analyst, also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Slack is known for its extensive feature set and its ability to integrate with thousands of other software tools.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
Verb
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Helm is understood to be a feature, a concept.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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By freezing and visualizing what happens in the developer, the team turned a long-unsolved, guesswork-heavy process into one that can be seen, understood, and controlled.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell experienced the same type of frustration Friday night that the New York Yankees’ Max Fried and Carlos Rodón did in the Division Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Paychex hit a low not seen since November 2023 on Tuesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Audiences had never seen anything like The Exorcist when it was first released in 1973, particularly the horrifying images and sounds coming from 12-year-old Regan (Linda Blair) after being possessed by the demon Pazuzu.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Columbus also possessed strong maritime instincts.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 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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The meeting was widely attended by investment firms, hedge funds, and others interested in future business in Venezuela, said Rafael de la Cruz, the director of the US office of Machado and Edmundo González Urritia, who is recognized by the US as the winner of the last Venezuelan election.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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These refugees were overwhelmingly keen to return to their old homes—a right recognized by the UN in General Assembly Resolution 194 but continuously denied by Israel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other participants appreciated Mamdani's anti-establishment positioning and his stance on Israel.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Podnieks himself witnessed his cameraman taking a fatal hit while the team were recording events on the streets of Riga in 1992.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Investigators spoke with the children, and learned all three had witnessed their mother's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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