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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
Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2010
For that reason, or for reasons beyond the ken of a public-high-school boy from Kansas City, Missouri, about all a male needed in those days in order to be brought along to a débutante party by some legitimate invitee was a tuxedo and a pulse.
—The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
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
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Noun
What had been beyond the ken of my comprehension even into adolescence was a nuisance for this individual in their elementary school years.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2010
For that reason, or for reasons beyond the ken of a public-high-school boy from Kansas City, Missouri, about all a male needed in those days in order to be brought along to a débutante party by some legitimate invitee was a tuxedo and a pulse.
—The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ken
Noun
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In typical Armstrong fashion, the characters are dressed in mostly beige or monochrome colors without a logo in sight — a signifier that for the rich, quiet luxury never dies.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
31 May 2025
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Beets are known for their slight heart shape, bright colors, earthy flavor, and the ability to stain everything in sight when sliced in preparation for a meal.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Brands need to develop a deeper understanding of the media consumption habits and cultural nuances of diverse audiences to connect authentically and build lasting relationships.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But everyone needs appropriate stimulation and understanding throughout their lives, and highly able learners can sadly have their unique talents dimmed by the pressure to fit into environments that simply haven’t been properly designed for them.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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His role, while technically unpaid and temporary, grew in both scope and influence—often bypassing traditional bureaucratic channels.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The trial took place one month before the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling expanding the scope of presidential immunity, and Trump's lawyers have argued that the evidence would have not been permitted based on the high court's ruling.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Victor has only begun to fathom a future without her son.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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But now, with the grandkids, my parents do fathom the odds.—
Frances Dodds Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Joel Thibodeau,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Electric Forest, Michigan’s notable electronic and jam band festival, has also seen a slowdown in sales, igniting more concern over the landscape overall.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The evening news landscape remains highly competitive, as networks trumpet any spike in viewership or indication of movement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Prior research has indicated caffeine consumption may be associated with acute reductions in gray matter volume.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2025
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One particular question the researchers wanted to answer was whether the influence of caffeine on gray matter was a result of the drug’s effect on sleep, as it has been shown that sleep deprivation or disruption can lead to acute reductions in gray matter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Postal law enforcement must stick to its guns and focus on the very real problems within its ambit.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Last year, it was announced that the paper would no longer issue endorsements in local elections, and the ambit of the excellent Metro section has narrowed considerably.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Andersson not only takes issue with, what some perceive as, an overbearing approach by the Commission, but also addresses concerns relating to the process used.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Not only do the tariffs affect the suppliers of brands like Princess Polly, but the market could also affect how viewers perceive these hauls.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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“Ken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ken. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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