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as in understanding
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as in scope
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as in to fathom
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Recent Examples of ken
John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Feb. 2022
Many of the items had been disabled by departing U.S. troops or are beyond the ken of Taliban fighters to operate.
—Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2021
His nuanced understanding of Davis’s playing — its harmonic and rhythmic wirings as well as its smoldering tone — was only part of a vast musical ken.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
Unscathed (for reasons beyond my ken) include baptisia, clematis recta, and of course the sturdy-as-stone conifers.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 17 June 2017
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How pigeons get enough calories to stay alive and healthy until spring is beyond my ken.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Feb. 2022
Many of the items had been disabled by departing U.S. troops or are beyond the ken of Taliban fighters to operate.
—Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2021
His nuanced understanding of Davis’s playing — its harmonic and rhythmic wirings as well as its smoldering tone — was only part of a vast musical ken.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
Unscathed (for reasons beyond my ken) include baptisia, clematis recta, and of course the sturdy-as-stone conifers.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 17 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ken
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Oz treats both literal and figurative families as either responsibilities to be resented or props to be arranged for his benefit; The Penguin ends with Oz, his goal finally in sight, re-creating those cycles of violence and outdoing his own brutality.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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All are Democrats, with nary a Republican in sight.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Don’t let negativity or lack of understanding stand in your way.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The team used the same strontium isotopes that were used to date the DNA samples to get a better understanding of the diversity and origins of Pompeii’s residents.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The agency's scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans, nearly half the population.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Expansion of Hotel Brands and Residential Offerings Hotel brands are expanding their scope to offer a more comprehensive range of experiences and services, from boutique, specialized stays to residential options.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The interview was almost three hours, which makes his recent comments at New York Magazine’s Vulture Festival almost difficult to fathom.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The other side: Some devoted Democrats believe Harris will win in a landslide, unable to fathom how millions of Americans could support someone like Trump.Zachary Basu, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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The company acknowledges the risks associated with market adoption of lidar technology and the competitive landscape.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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According to a study in the National Library of Medicine, practices such as meditation, journaling and self-reflection have shown an ability to increase the gray matter of our frontal lobe and strengthening its capabilities.Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The third wild card is a parasite that feeds off your gray matter and replaces it with asbestos.Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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The memorandum does not even specify which government programs will fall under its ambit.Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But some critics have long been wary of medicalization as the best path toward an equitable psychedelic revival that ever escapes the medical ambit to make the most of their diverse potentials.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
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In reaction to North Korea’s growing ties with Russia, the United States and its allies in East Asia might strengthen their military cooperation—something China perceives as a threat to its own security.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Ken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ken. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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