KNOWN Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

known 1 of 2

adjective

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as in named

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verb

past participle of know

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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The cast features young star actor Izaac Wang, most well known for his lead role in the 2024 coming-of-age drama and Sundance-Winner Dìdi, which was prized Best Youth Performance from the San Diego Film Critics Society in 2024. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Illinois resident Mwite Emily Kasanga, who went by Emily, died at 34 after allegedly choking on food when her care team failed to supervise her eating despite known risks, according to a July 6 complaint obtained by PEOPLE. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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The core catcher Also known as the core trap or core melt localization device, the core catcher is a safety device that comes into play during a emergency. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 The Russian military, meanwhile, has taken advantage of lax espionage laws to establish a secretive intelligence unit in Tokyo known as the 20th Directorate. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

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Central Florida has long understood the power of storytelling.

— Jack Kennedy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
In his fullest public argument yet about his thinking, Thiel and co-author Sam Wolfe write the figure of ultimate evil is best understood not as a monster or a tyrant but as a technocrat.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of understood

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Hala Shamas, founder of alcohol retailer Sipsy, has already experienced how abruptly an emerging adult-beverage category can become unsellable.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Conway, for instance, experienced 100-degree heat and a heat index value of 122.

— Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2026

Definition of experienced

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Nearly 75% of teens have seen online pornography and more than half are encountering this type of content as early as age 12, according to new research from Common Sense Media.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The forecast comes as noctilucent clouds are being seen in the northern hemisphere, and a comet brightens.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of seen

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But evidence suggests the planet possessed lots of water early in its history.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
The story follows a woman grappling with the recent loss of her husband, only to discover that his body has become possessed by a Deadite.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

Definition of possessed

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The city Department of Health has confirmed that all 31 buildings across three zip codes that tested positive for Legionella bacteria -- 10128, 10028 and 10075 -- have undergone remediation, including draining and cleaning their cooling towers.

— Ali Bauman, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Once considered a touristy fashion faux pas, belt bags have undergone a complete rebrand, becoming a practical, stylish accessory for travelers in the know.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of undergone

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Charles Birnbaum, president of The Cultural Landscape Foundation, said his nonprofit was recognized as a Section 106 consulting party about the fencing in April, but has not been invited to any meetings about it.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026
Hayward and Bienvenue also recognized that their stories had been shortened for the show, so audiences did not see all of the necessary context for their engagement.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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