kens 1 of 2

Definition of kensnext
plural of ken

kens

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ken, chiefly Scottish
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Noun
  • The astronauts also witnessed sights of the moon's far side never seen with the unaided eye during a historic lunar flyby April 6.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The retrospective, in a way, serves as a confirmation of these instincts and encourages the director to move forward.
    Rino Lu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
  • These robot systems possess the digital instincts to interpret shifting shadows, navigate unpredictable debris, and make decisions in pitch-black environments — turning hazardous isolation into an accessible workspace.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The world is more dangerous for leaders, across multiple dimensions.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Measure the shelf dimensions to ensure a snug fit for each of your baskets.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Though the team immediately apprehends a suspect, the Marshals end up taking criticism from both sides.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Neighbors are now living in fear, looking on as ICE apprehends people of color across Minnesota.
    Jason Rantala, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.
    Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
  • And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Try this instead The prevalence of vaguebooking also speaks to the breakdown of communication skills more broadly.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.
    Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Men in khaki stood with scopes on rooftops nearby, and questions among newer protesters circulated.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Jonathan Cook testified that police also found 100 other firearms, scopes and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Kens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kens. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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