kens 1 of 2

plural of ken

kens

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ken, chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Louisville women's basketball has its sights set on returning to the Sweet 16 this season.
    Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His genius is in making films that can accommodate their oft-kilter instincts.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The film’s more compelling moments reflect the rich uncertainty that Polly is able to mine from her new boss, whether that has to do with challenging her parental instincts, her lust for life, or even her sanity.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The process was able to capture the true surface in three dimensions.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Suppose the number is read in one case out of a hundred, and that the information reaches someone who apprehends the culprit in one case out of one thousand.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her risk-assessment framework helps clients make informed decisions and adapt to changing business landscapes, making smart moves that others only dream of.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The trip blends the nostalgia and romance of the golden age of travel with Africa’s untamed landscapes.
    Jennifer Broome, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • However, George has size, shooting ability and a pretty good feel for defense, plus enough ball skills to make it as a long-term combo forward.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • And, like Matt Reeves' The Batman, these are rare canon films that emphasize the hero's world-class detective skills.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • They can also be modified to accommodate different rounds, scopes and lighter stocks made of fiberglass.
    Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And the remaining steps of the plan—the disarming of Hamas, the fielding of an international security force, and the establishment of a governing committee of Palestinian technocrats—will be a challenge, for the simple reason that no one knows how to do any of them.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Tilz Collection Herbs and Spices Advent Calendar Every chef knows that a meal isn’t complete without spices, and your family’s favorite cook will love this spread of premium spices.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Kens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kens. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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