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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2
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
Customers typically seek support when frustrated, angry or confused—emotions that chatbots cannot comprehend or address with empathy.
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Danny Asnani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Important cause and effect skills can be developed when children comprehend the results of their actions.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
To comprehend how big a number that is, consider that according to IRS data, the bottom 75% of US income taxpayers paid a total of $274 billion in income taxes in 2022 (the most recent summary available).
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Certain people still cannot comprehend this move, but the Mavericks feel good about their current position.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Danny Asnani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Important cause and effect skills can be developed when children comprehend the results of their actions.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
To comprehend how big a number that is, consider that according to IRS data, the bottom 75% of US income taxpayers paid a total of $274 billion in income taxes in 2022 (the most recent summary available).
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Certain people still cannot comprehend this move, but the Mavericks feel good about their current position.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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However, some of the following need to be considered to keep therapy ethical for all, regardless of the length of sessions: Clear Scope & Limitations: Clients must understand that micro-therapy is not a substitute for traditional therapy, particularly for deep trauma work.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Pure understands enterprise storage administrators and the overall enterprise data landscape.—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Apart from its cool aesthetic, the blender is known for being the quietest out there.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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There are questions over whether KU’s program strengths have been swallowed by a new era of college basketball that encompasses NIL and the transfer portal.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Two puncture marks in the ring eventually gave translators a clue about how to decipher it.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
15 Mar. 2025
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And the latter term for one who studies or writes word, logic or mathematical puzzles seems apt for what Gates has deciphered on the job.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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But there’s understanding the situation, grasping the consequences, vowing to be better and then actually encountering those moments.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Many said that because the recent cuts at the agency have been carried out in a piecemeal fashion, the public doesn’t seem to be grasping the totality of what is happening to the program, which is having its 90th anniversary this year.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
12 Mar. 2025
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The report contains data from Feb. 23 through March 8 and 428 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Bee and Stanton were honored by SPJ NorCal in 2020, recognizing work by Stanton and his colleagues in seeking compliance with Senate Bill 1421, a police transparency law, among other investigative work.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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Legacy media must recognize its responsibility to provide equitable reporting.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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