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
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The Pistons are well known for their physicality defensively as well.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
In addition to his dozens of regular SNL season appearances, Ferrell has also become known for his roles in the holiday specials.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The Pistons are well known for their physicality defensively as well.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Verb
Burgess is best known for his role as Titus Andromedon in Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and has also appeared on screen in Schmigadoon!
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
Verb
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Having seen it on TV before, with its repetitive visuals—every athlete in black spandex, performing the same tasks with minute variations—this seemed dubious.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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New home prices extended their decline in March nationwide, even though some major cities have seen some month-on-month improvement.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Officials said Werstine possessed fraudulent identification documents at the time of his arrest.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The horror feature draws on a Vietnamese urban legend about a cursed Saigon apartment block from the 1990s, following an estranged young man who returns home to discover his mother is possessed.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Since then, the booster, called Super Heavy, and upper stage, called simply Ship, have undergone major redesigns.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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So, before tip-off on Friday, the team recognized Clark's accomplishment.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Larry will also be recognized for contributing to the pinball community on Friday.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Sports teams in general have appreciated markedly in recent years amid surging TV and streaming rights deals and ever-expanding revenue from merchandise and other business lines.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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These images do not romanticize the West as much as document how difficult, life-sucking and under-appreciated this job can be.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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That tree was called Wesley Oak and, living into the 1920s, witnessed much of America’s history.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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