1
as in understood
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 knew
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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as in included
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 Synonyms for comprehended
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026 -
The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Everyone knew what was coming—mass layoffs.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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O’Connor proves herself up to the task by eschewing the traditional cradle-to-grave narrative, peppered with interviews with those who knew the protagonist.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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That included mixed performances for airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights due to the winter storm that swept much of the United States over the weekend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Key points of discussion included the Army’s reluctance to use anti-collision technology known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, and why the FAA allowed military helicopter pilots to fly without the technology.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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The best-selling book contained several bombshell revelations, many of which were related to Spears’ controversial conservatorship, which finally ended in 2021.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fungi fossils preserved in the chert contained compounds from the breakdown of chitin and glucan, key structural molecules in fungi.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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He has been featured in the news and gets recognized by people in the business.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Now, there are three lawsuits against the current property owner and all others who were involved in the upkeep in the balcony in October.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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That means in the Pretti shooting, the defense could point out he had been involved in a violent clash with immigration officers 11 days before he was killed.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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And on top of it all, a social platform has merged where the AI agents can gather to compare notes, with implications that have yet to be fully grasped.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Multiple responders then grasped the canine by the neck and back to lift it onboard, during which the dog could be heard slightly whimpering.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Comprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehended. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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