kenned

verb

Definition of kennednext
past tense of ken, chiefly Scottish
as in apprehended

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  1. apprehended
  2. perceived
  3. understood
  4. appreciated
  5. followed
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  • Ahead of the election, polls showed increasing support among Latinos for tougher border enforcement following rising numbers of immigrants arriving at the border or apprehended.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But You star’s tip, local police then apprehended the suspect and arrested them for burglary.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of apprehended
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  • Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Consistency is key to being perceived as reliable, trustworthy, polished and professional.
    Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of perceived
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  • Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The best thing wealth managers can do is to tailor philanthropic advice to accommodate these generational differences, ensuring that both younger and older investors feel understood and supported in their philanthropic endeavors.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understood
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  • First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciated
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  • Our first real date was ice skating at Topanga Plaza, followed by dinner at Carl’s Jr.
    Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Private equity has followed a rocky path, with leveraged buyouts posting only an 8% return last year, the lowest in over a decade.
    Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of followed
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“Kenned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenned. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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