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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent
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as in appreciation
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century
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as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
a kind and understanding teacher who often helps troubled students
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as in deriving
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as I understand it, this is the best plan that we have
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as in knowing
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in deciphering
to have a clear idea of
after a few weeks in Russia I began to understand the language a little bit
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Recent Examples of understanding
Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
This combination of industry knowledge, leadership prowess, and financial understanding makes Helen an exceptional addition to our team.
Please join me in giving Helen a warm welcome to the Amazon MGM Studios family.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
But despite the nightmare scenario, the couple said their fellow passengers were incredibly understanding.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
There’s also a step-by-step analysis, which provides an understanding of the symmetry between limbs, with each individual pace given a colour code (green indicating a step is done well, red if it’s done badly).
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
This combination of industry knowledge, leadership prowess, and financial understanding makes Helen an exceptional addition to our team.
Please join me in giving Helen a warm welcome to the Amazon MGM Studios family.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
But despite the nightmare scenario, the couple said their fellow passengers were incredibly understanding.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understanding
Noun
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The termination agreement gives groups 21 days to dispute the decision, Becker said, and several states and some grant recipients are looking at potential litigation.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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To move forward with that plan, the county would need to amend the agreement and provide gap financing for the project.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Good news: An appreciation of good graces isn’t going anywhere, at least in our neck of the woods.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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As a gesture of appreciation for Phelps, the Ravens made a $100,000 donation to his foundation, which will in turn help more people gain confidence in the water.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Safe, compassionate care is always our top priority.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The drama, which had its world premiere as a special gala at the Berlin international film festival in February, stars September 5 and Teacher’s Lounge actress Leonie Benesch as Floria, a compassionate nurse whose hectic late shift turns into a race against time amid chronic staff shortages.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The official said Canada will mirror the U.S. carve-out on Canadian goods under the 2020 trade pact, which shields most products from the duties.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile the Trump administration has effectively killed the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), a favorable trade pact, with the introduction of new tariffs on African exports.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Part of Ayoub's mission is to challenge perceptions of Palestinians and empower women and children.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Within his camp, there’s hope that the right club and the faith of the right coach could elevate him back in the European perception.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even for Southern Baptists who aren’t sympathetic toward Hunt and Sills, the legal costs to fight those cases have led to an overall diminished appetite for implementing and funding certain reform.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Building circular expertise in sympathetic markets creates competitive advantages when regulations harmonize.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With so many cruise lines and many more ships, deciding which cruise to book for your family’s next vacation can feel daunting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are several considerations when deciding where to live and retire.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Richard and Rose-Marie Dujardin visited Milwaukee from Rhode Island on Aug. 15, 2022, for a Catholic Financial Life convention.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bower, who grew up going to Chuck E. Cheese (then Showbiz Pizza Place) in Flint, Michigan, sells artwork at comic conventions.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Understanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understanding. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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