1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong
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as in to know
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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as in to encompass
to have as part of a whole
our notion of morality should comprehend much more than proper sexual behavior
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Recent Examples of comprehend
They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Business leaders must comprehend enough about AI to ask informed questions and understand system limitations.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Israeli intelligence has also monitored the reaction to the campaign among Iranian leadership, which has struggled to comprehend the extent of the damage, the Israeli official said.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ahead of Miami’s second Club World Cup group stage match against Porto, the former Barcelona star said that MLS’ restrictive financial rules remain difficult to comprehend.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Business leaders must comprehend enough about AI to ask informed questions and understand system limitations.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Israeli intelligence has also monitored the reaction to the campaign among Iranian leadership, which has struggled to comprehend the extent of the damage, the Israeli official said.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ahead of Miami’s second Club World Cup group stage match against Porto, the former Barcelona star said that MLS’ restrictive financial rules remain difficult to comprehend.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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However, the evidence is mixed; researchers think larger studies are needed to understand caffeine's influence on this condition.15 What Are the Potential Downsides of Cloud Coffee?—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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The foundation has now grown to encompass other crafts and traditional Korean practices.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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Ellison’s interests extend well beyond real estate, encompassing a serious watch collection, high-performance yachts, and his role as cofounder of SailGP, a global sailing league launched in 2018.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to help decipher what’s wrong.—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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The sister looked for clues in the woman’s body language, something adoring and sympathetic, but could not decipher whether this woman was the child’s mother.—
Nora Lange,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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The main characters include mischievous cats, cute ghosts, creepy spiders, and traditional jack-'o-lanterns.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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These handsome sandals include a foamy, anti-odor sole underneath comfy straps made of canvas and faux leather.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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To harvest, grasp a cherry with your fingers and pull it free from the tree with a gentle, twisting motion.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The boy, too young to grasp the danger, was playing and laughing; a fleeting moment of innocence, juxtaposed against the backdrop of war.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Monitor your credit report Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, according to research by the consumer groups Consumer Reports and WorkMoney.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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But the superfood also contains actinidin, an enzyme that helps digestion by breaking down proteins.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Their work has been recognized at leading festivals and programs including Sundance, TIFF, Tribeca and SXSW.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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According to reports in the Ukrainian press, the A.I. had been trained to recognize targets using images of old Soviet warplanes on display in an aviation museum east of Kyiv.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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