as in named
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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 gotten
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of known
Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
This cancer is not well known, affecting only 1 in 5 million, but it is serendipitously known, studied, treated, and researched in this very busy city, where my heart was suddenly and inexplicably finding rest.
—Destiny Haggett, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
There are no known instances of such raids taking place on city government property in New York.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
While Scorsese isn’t quite known for horror, Eggers has become a modern master of the genre.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
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Legendary has turned a number of known brands into franchises, such as Godzilla vs Kong and Dune, both of which span film and TV.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
This cancer is not well known, affecting only 1 in 5 million, but it is serendipitously known, studied, treated, and researched in this very busy city, where my heart was suddenly and inexplicably finding rest.
—Destiny Haggett, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
There are no known instances of such raids taking place on city government property in New York.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
While Scorsese isn’t quite known for horror, Eggers has become a modern master of the genre.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for known
Verb
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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His new music is possessed by an even more flamboyant theatricality, channelling post-punk, jazz fusion, prog, and even show tunes.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2025
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Frederic has not possessed the puck enough to put it on net.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The legal proceedings have also seen criticism from the parties involved, with Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing citing NASCAR's legal tactics in a memorandum opposing the emergency motion to delay charter transfers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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Influenced by its French colonial past (as seen in banh mi) and its neighbors in China, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Vietnamese cuisine is an amalgamation of the exciting eats offered in these countries while still maintaining its own identity.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Scott has been recognized at the national level, too, with presidential appointments from both former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, and earned a lifetime achievement award from Biden last year.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Beta Al casein comes from the milk of cow breeds that have undergone genetic cross-breeding to increase their productivity.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Marshall would have been the anchor to an offensive line that would have undergone massive offseason changes.—
Matt Murschel,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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