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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
Riley Moser, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Above all, the village is well known for its vibrant après-ski scene, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The villagers start blaming the recluse ‘witch’ of the village who is known to practice black magic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Siebert was well known for his happy-go-lucky personality.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Above all, the village is well known for its vibrant après-ski scene, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 11-song vinyl LP features blues classics and originals by Dallas musicians including Bramhall’s son Doyle Bramhall II — Eric Clapton’s longtime guitar partner — and the late Denny Freeman, best known for his guitar work with Bob Dylan.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The villagers start blaming the recluse ‘witch’ of the village who is known to practice black magic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
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However, the country is understood to have large stockpiles and may be capable of producing hundreds more each week, military experts reportedly told The National newspaper.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The exact mechanism behind these skeletal changes isn’t fully understood.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon released periscope video of the attack showing a ship that experienced a massive explosion to its stern, as well as what appeared to be still frames showing the ship sinking beneath the waves.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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One day earlier, the Gone Girl actress experienced a wardrobe malfunction while attending the Christian Dior show.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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At the start of the campaign, Israel estimated Iran possessed roughly 3,000 missiles.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Getting possessed gets Ida killed, not that Mary Shelley seems to care.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the property has undergone a refresh, with local architect and interior designer Pietro Castagna devising a homey yet modern aesthetic in wilful contrast to the opulent features and intricate façades of the region’s other lakeside villas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The leadership turmoil comes as CISA has undergone a series of rapid changes.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Management, led by founder and chief executive Kayden Ressel, voluntarily recognized its workers’ efforts to join Actors’ Equity.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Hurricanes have appreciated significantly since Dundon bought the team for $420 million in 2018.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most tasters appreciated that this spread had a nice taste and was not too sweet or overpowering.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight into Saturday.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight after an Israeli force landed there and clashed with local gunmen.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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