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as in understands
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 knows
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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as in encompasses
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 comprehends
In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.
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Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.
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Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehends
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Pochettino is not a man who understands why anybody would want to wait.
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The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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Uruguay knows avoiding defeat will be enough to progress as either the runner-up or one of the lucky third-place finishers.
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Both Sydney’s and Carmy’s reactions are subdued — neither knows how to process it.
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
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This modern leadership model recognizes that sustained peak performance demands a strong biological foundation, encompassing sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
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Cops released photos of the suspect in hopes the public recognizes him.
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So far, there is no indication that his departure includes a settlement agreement.
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The offering includes binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index, the company said in a press release on Tuesday.
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.
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With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.
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Bar soap contains fatty acids that react with certain minerals, especially those in hard water.
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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“Comprehends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehends. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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