comprehended

past tense of comprehend
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehended
Verb
  • Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Jane Goodall and her friend saw strangers in a jungle, reached out their hands, and began a friendship that changed how humans understood our place in the world.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Then one day, the teacher asked if anyone knew about the Holocaust.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The parents of Krysta Tsukahara allege that the company that helped Elon Musk become the world’s richest man knew about the flaw for years and could have moved fast to fix the problem but did not, leaving the 19-year-old arts student trapped amid flames and smoke that eventually killed her.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Dodgers emerged as a juggernaut with a blockbuster offseason two winters ago, which included the additions of Japanese superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to go along with Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Many of which have yet to be deciphered.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
  • In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Palisades fire was fully contained on January 31, 2025, after burning for about 24 days.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His writing has also been recognized nationally in the Associated Press Sports Editors’ writing contest.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Steve’s work has been recognized in multiple editions of Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in the World.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Police spoke with the owner of Merchants Refrigeration, who suspected Arfsten, an employee, may have been involved in the incident.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In May, Van Hecke was involved in an altercation in training with then-Brighton team-mate Joao Pedro.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The offensive linemen and running backs have spent more time together in the film room to ensure each responsibility — and the why behind it — is collectively grasped.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Arms stretched wide and his eyes popping even wider, the ball grasped tightly in his left hand, Boise State fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy soaked in the cheers.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Comprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehended. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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