comprehended

past tense of comprehend
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehended
Verb
  • But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.
    Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The drugs included protonitazene and metonitazene, two synthetic opioids with respective potencies of 100 and 200 times more powerful than morphine, court documents say.
    David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.
    Lauren Kim, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The fire is yet to be contained.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.
    TIME PR, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Those involved in the parade rolled by in a colorful blur on roller skates, performed flag dances and wielded bubble makers.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Unless stated, our reporters have spoken to more than one person briefed on each deal before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The robot must determine where the object can be safely grasped, whether surfaces will slip or break under pressure, and how weight is distributed.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Supporters remember the painful defeats grasped from the jaws of victory more than easy wins.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Comprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehended. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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