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as in understanding
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 knowing
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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as in including
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 comprehending
As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
And then just comprehending the infrastructure required, again, just for the eggs, let alone all the other things required.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Heavener said her young students have a hard time comprehending what is going on.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
According to the Migration Policy Institute, more than 230,000 Coloradans have difficulty comprehending and communicating in English.
—Micki Olson, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
The way humanity finally got to the level of ChatGPT was not by comprehending intelligence well enough to craft an intelligent mind.
—Nate Soares, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Understanding what the Padres’ bullpen is absorbing begins with comprehending just how good it’s been.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
And then just comprehending the infrastructure required, again, just for the eggs, let alone all the other things required.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Heavener said her young students have a hard time comprehending what is going on.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
According to the Migration Policy Institute, more than 230,000 Coloradans have difficulty comprehending and communicating in English.
—Micki Olson, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
The way humanity finally got to the level of ChatGPT was not by comprehending intelligence well enough to craft an intelligent mind.
—Nate Soares, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Understanding what the Padres’ bullpen is absorbing begins with comprehending just how good it’s been.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehending
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Even with the delays, the growers are understanding.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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That means understanding how systems depend on one another, how data moves and is governed, and how changes in one layer ripple across the environment.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The result can be a level of confidence that allows creators to navigate crowded venues or lean over balconies for the perfect shot, knowing the device remains protected.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Steep, shallow slopes with rocky features — including cliffs and large outcroppings — are often the first areas to see wet avalanche activity.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, on Saturday, the forest service has placed areas along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area and the Hill Country, under a high level of fire danger.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Binary neutron stars have long been considered the best bet for deciphering what lurks within.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.—
Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kerr did not specify whether or not Curry had begun drills involving physical contact, only reiterating that an update would come Saturday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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More complex cases — such as those involving multiple years of unfiled returns or large tax debts — generally result in higher total costs.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Thank you for recognizing me in this role.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The judge said the government has undermined its history of recognizing the importance of involving independent experts in setting the national public health agenda.—
Lena H. Sun,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chemical rockets, often associated with Goddard’s pioneering work but now encompassing a century of collective innovation, have been the backbone of space exploration.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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Born in 1974 in Camp Springs, Maryland, Paglen through a practice encompassing photography, simulation, remote sensing, sculpture, writing, research, and engineering, explores and exposes digitally invisible structures that shape contemporary political and social life.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to the regulator, clinical trial data showed significant improvements in hand grasping ability among participants.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, the fighting commenced with a flurry of slapping, pushing, and grasping; sumo can look like brawling or ballet, a display of brute force or a mastery of martial-arts techniques that share their origins with judo and aikido.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Comprehending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehending. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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