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
But way more hustlers, con artists and grifters than any other generation of human beings on Earth has ever had to comprehend before, let alone fend off.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Contrary to popular narratives about AI dominance, the primary risk during this phase is not autonomous AI threats but rather the possibility of humans losing direct operational control or ability to observe, comprehend and timely intervene into the flows executed by agents.
—Egor Pushkin, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Even the president’s grandson acknowledged that the time frame was difficult to comprehend.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Although all the same elements are there, this sentence is now much more difficult to comprehend.
—Sofia Marie Haley, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Contrary to popular narratives about AI dominance, the primary risk during this phase is not autonomous AI threats but rather the possibility of humans losing direct operational control or ability to observe, comprehend and timely intervene into the flows executed by agents.
—Egor Pushkin, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Even the president’s grandson acknowledged that the time frame was difficult to comprehend.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Although all the same elements are there, this sentence is now much more difficult to comprehend.
—Sofia Marie Haley, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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The Trump administration said the strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but the full extent of the damage is not known.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The parliamentarian determined that a provision to bar immigrants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, should also be removed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The threats guiding the world of medical device cybersecurity encompass many attack types.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In other words, there was too much atmospheric static to decipher information using classical techniques.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
21 June 2025
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Mortgage professionals have mastered the art of deciphering hidden meanings, changing fears into wisdom and confusion into action.—
Neil Anders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The man’s body was found lying facedown, covered in a blanket and showing signs of trauma — including what appeared to be a stab wound to his back, a police source told the Daily News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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One of the shows included Jackie Morris, the aforementioned illustrator of The Lost Words.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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To answer that, grasping the concept first should be the right starting point.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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These robots could move, grasp, and handle items just like human workers.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Parks already do an amazing job telling stories that contain hard truths and everyone is entitled to the truth to make better decisions in our lives.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Their relations date back to Pakistan's founding amid the United Kingdom's partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, with Iran being the second nation after the U.K. to recognize Pakistan's independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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This new list will recognize the world’s leading higher education institutions based on academic performance, student outcomes, and the institutional learning environment.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
20 June 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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