KENS Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

kens 1 of 2

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plural of ken

as in sights

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kens

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ken, chiefly Scottish

as in apprehends

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Noun

But weeks after the largest IPO in history, Musk talked more about the moon during SpaceX’s first earnings call, which investors say is a strategic threshold that will likely be crossed before SpaceX can fully set its sights on Mars.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
And Freddie had his sights set on becoming a CPA and taking over his dad’s business.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sights

Noun

The Moon enters Pisces and your 1st House of Self, bringing your mood, body, instincts, and personal needs into focus.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
The lesson Philipps is taking from her experience is to gain knowledge and trust your instincts about your health.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of instincts

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But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Super stylish thing there although a bit difficult at this (telephoto-lens) distance to get a feel for the dimensions of the piece.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of dimensions

Noun

Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Perhaps unsurprisingly, hiking and scenic drives are quite popular here to explore all those different landscapes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of landscapes

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That kind of collective learning is especially important in the era of AI as distinctly human skills like attention span, curiosity, judgment, empathy and collaboration become more valuable, Kavanagh and Danielson argued.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
That means redesigning processes and workflows alongside the technology, investing in new skills and creating a culture where employees understand how AI can augment their work rather than simply automate it.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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