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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2
as in knew
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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3
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 comprehended
The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehended
Verb
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Being such a fan of books, the 24-year-old actor knew just how dedicated the fanbase for his new Prime Video series Off Campus would be.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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So when Morgan didn’t show up for the early shift one morning, her co-workers knew something was wrong.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Iran's proposal included a demand for compensation for war damages and an emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, state media said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Health officials said the Maryland residents were on a flight that included a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who was infected with hantavirus.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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On April 21, 2025, employees at an apartment complex where Turner worked as a maintenance worker reportedly found a tool bag in a storage room that contained 790 grams of fentanyl and one kilogram of cocaine, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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This speeds up the thawing process while keeping the fruit contained.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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The super recognized him as the resident of an apartment on the first floor.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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During that cluster, Sidonio recognized the need to collect data on how often parents decline the shot and what happens to those babies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Beechwood mobile home park in Killingworth has about 300 homes, and all are reserved for people 55 years and older, but the decision only applies to the nearly 200 homes involved in the complaint.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Fear of getting involved in an incident led some students to avoid public transit altogether.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Maybe soccer has a world of fans who haven’t quite grasped this new-money concept.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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His survival so far depended on the passion of people who may not have grasped how grave his situation was.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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“Comprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehended. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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