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
Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money.
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Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
People can't comprehend that this is all tape and an art project.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The lackluster Fallout maze was by far the weakest of the evening with a storyline that should have been easier to comprehend but somehow got overly complicated.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Understanding what the Padres’ bullpen is absorbing begins with comprehending just how good it’s been.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
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Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
People can't comprehend that this is all tape and an art project.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The lackluster Fallout maze was by far the weakest of the evening with a storyline that should have been easier to comprehend but somehow got overly complicated.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Understanding what the Padres’ bullpen is absorbing begins with comprehending just how good it’s been.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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Some leaders and business development professionals get ahead of themselves, trying to show benefits without fully understanding the pain points and issues affecting their teams, leads and customers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Finding additional examples could help astronomers better understand how often such ejections occur and shed new light on the complex life cycles of the universe's smallest galaxies.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Both members are known to hold their votes during many large, contentious votes in an effort to get more spending cuts.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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As people now know, there was a quarter percentage point (also known as 25 basis points) interest rate cut.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Alain Hivelin joins the company as general manager of couture, quickly becoming president of a group encompassing fashion, fragrances and accessories.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The millennial generation encompasses people born between 1981 and 1996, according to The Pew Research Center.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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As scientists decipher them, there’s one particular feedback loop that has come to dominate the conversation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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That's part of the 'framework' agreement for TikTok, which will also include new and existing investors in its Chinese parent company ByteDance, sources told CNBC's David Faber.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Existing portfolio companies include Swap Commerce in the UK, which is helping e-commerce companies tackle resource inefficiencies, Cloover, a German financing company in the renewable energy sector, and Dawnguard, a Dutch cyber security specialist.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What’s harder to grasp is how Violette_FR Lip Nectar is, in fact, a stain.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This approach can empower oncologists to instantly grasp a patient's complete treatment journey, fundamentally reimagining how cancer care teams navigate complex patient histories.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Boasting striking geological features and containing one of the world’s richest fossil beds, Badlands National Park in South Dakota draws visitors from across the globe to witness its rugged beauty.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The country club contains a golf course, a wedding venue and a restaurant.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Nakase Guides Golden State WNBA Debut Golden State’s inaugural season was further recognized when head coach Natalie Nakase won the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year Award.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The award is voted on by Dodger players and coaches and recognizes the player who exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Campanella.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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