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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 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
Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehends
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Stefano Massini’s writing, adapted by Ben Power, understands where to place the drama for maximum effect.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Deadline understands a second window deal in France will be announced soon and advanced discussions are underway with other territories.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Developer Ron Molko knows the problem of selling the district’s potential.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Who knows if that trip was key to fewer dams on the river today, but those fierce adversaries shared more river time than our leaders do today.—
Pete McBride,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Summit District encompasses a high-elevation, cinder cone landscape that’s often 20 degrees colder than sea level, while the Kipahulu District encompasses tropical forests, waterfalls and craggy coast near the small town of Hana.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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My professional background encompasses the authorship of policies, procedures, and operational plans that continue to influence the office’s direction today.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cops have released photos of a suspect wanted for gunning down a panhandler inside a Manhattan 7-Eleven last week, in hopes someone recognizes him.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The endangerment finding recognizes these harms.—
Yoca Arditi-Rocha,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Colombia’s Gomez, the Aztecs’ roster includes athletes from Mexico (Cano), Sweden (Bergdahl) and Hungary (junior swimmer Reka Nyiradi).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lovely people, every one, but if your definition of vacation privacy includes stepping onto your terrace without locking eyes with someone else's morning routine, request a standalone cottage or spring for a villa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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The startup further claims its battery contains no toxic or rare-earth materials and operates over a temperature range from negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the collagen, the formula contains glycerin that strengthens the skin’s natural barrier and naturally draws in moisture.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, Yu sees a future with a standalone Europe operation, to be carried out in three steps.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sasha Stiles sees them as expressions of the same impulse.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Comprehends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehends. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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