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
Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
The most famous contributor to this scientific history is Charles Darwin, best known for his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, less known for his work on the climbing abilities of plants.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Less known is this 2014 car, one of only 19 made to celebrate Hamilton’s victory in that year’s racing championship.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
The most famous contributor to this scientific history is Charles Darwin, best known for his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, less known for his work on the climbing abilities of plants.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ella Bruccoleri, known for Call the Midwife and Bridgerton, leads as Mary Bennet.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Stout, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked in the mental health field her entire career, understood what her uncle needed, and Hochheiser himself wasn’t shy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the ’90s and 2000s, under Senegalese presidents Abdou Diouf and Abdoulaye Wade, who extended Leopold Senghor’s vision of art as statecraft, Dak’Art benefited from government backing not just as a matter of policy but because these presidents understood that culture mattered.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The junior trio of Solo Ball, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart experienced the 2024 national championship run courtside, too, but none played more than seven minutes at the Final Four.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Then there are the many other times the participants may have experienced a strong emotion without actually crying.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Large flames could be seen above the homes.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alongside their sinewy body form, the ancestors of seagrass carried with them from dry land two useful features that no sea creature possessed.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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These are the military's most elite forces, who have undergone intensive physical and technical training for this type of mission.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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When Huston met Edwards during the 2026 NBA All Star Weekend, Edwards recognized Huston and even brought up the Rondo video.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Donating appreciated stock or other property, rather than selling it and giving cash, can be a way to avoid capital gains taxes while still claiming the deduction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before Dali, artists were known almost exclusively for their work, and often considered lucky to be appreciated in their lifetimes.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may know more was asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Van Holland at (562) 570-7355.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The agency is requesting anyone who witnessed the accident or anyone who may have video footage or information to call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/known. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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