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
Sophia Cai, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Those agreements, however, were never made known to the defendants or the jury — which Jennifer Crumbley's appellate lawyer argues in a new court filing was unlawful.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
The Emmy award winner is most known for his role as Alan in The Hangover trilogy, and has had recurring roles in many shows, including Only Murders in the Building, Bob's Burgers and Big Mouth.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
There is already so much known about dinosaur extinction, but not about their humble beginnings.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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The January 2016 letter appears to be in response to respond to allegations made known to Fox at the time that Hegseth was pushed out as the head of the veterans' advocacy group because of his personal misconduct — claims made public by The New Yorker this week.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Those agreements, however, were never made known to the defendants or the jury — which Jennifer Crumbley's appellate lawyer argues in a new court filing was unlawful.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
The Emmy award winner is most known for his role as Alan in The Hangover trilogy, and has had recurring roles in many shows, including Only Murders in the Building, Bob's Burgers and Big Mouth.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
There is already so much known about dinosaur extinction, but not about their humble beginnings.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Some students, Adams said, may not have understood why Pepperdine had developed a shelter-in-place policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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And yet Bloom’s quaint, daydreamy reactions are prompted by what, in Joyce’s time, was understood to be a new and overwhelming urban modernity, a kind of attentional bombardment.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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The most recent entry, Evil Dead Rise, stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland as two sisters trapped in a high-rise apartment as their family is possessed by supernatural terrors.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film was way ahead of its time with Fox as a demon possessed it girl, seducing and devouring mainly men.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Since the sun is at its lowest in the sky this month, as seen from the northern hemisphere, the full moon — opposite the sun — must be the highest.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pair split and have reportedly not seen each other since.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Save for Dartmouth men’s basketball players, college athletes have not been legally recognized as employees.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dave Knox has been recognized throughout the industry as an innovator who bridges the worlds between brand marketing, digital and entrepreneurship.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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She's spoken about the struggles of being a woman of color in a girl band, not feeling seen or appreciated.Jack Irvin, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Customer support has undergone notable changes recently.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has undergone emergency brain surgery.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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