prehension

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Recent Examples of prehension Of these, the grasping, which will progressively disappear as voluntary prehension emerges around the age of 4–5 months, is of great interest. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2011 Prehension was seen as a key development for the USC/Belgrade Hand. Jose Fermoso, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2008
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prehension
Noun
  • The most significant change brought about by this approach moves learning focus from content dissemination toward active engagement and comprehension.
    AyoOluwa Nihinlola, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • The goal, as a viewer, was to absorb the barrage of stimuli and forgo active comprehension.
    Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • That 18 months spans the process from conception of the idea to a new product being on the market.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • And my reliance on Chatty won’t stop at conception.
    Anonymous, Vogue, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • However, two-thirds of Americans recognize that being a K-12 teacher is harder than most jobs, indicating a perception gap between the two groups.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Neither is true — and this confusion illustrates California’s perception problem, even among filmmakers who would like to shoot there.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Here's a better understanding of what Pope Leo XIV wore on Thursday.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • The archaeologists hope their research can provide the local population with a more comprehensive understanding of their heritage, which has long been obscured by the tragedies of the slave trade.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
  • Efficiently mapping your solution to each feature requires a strong knowledge management system.
    Derek Hoyt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Undertaking this transformation requires a firm grasp of agentic AI, knowledge of its applications in finance activities and, most importantly, a solid game plan linked to the overall talent strategy.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Joan Benoit: The younger generation has a grasp on gender identity in a way that my generation never did.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • What To Know DeSantis announced on Monday that more than 100 FHP troopers had been sworn in as special deputy U.S. marshals, giving them the authority to handle immigration cases—including apprehension and processing for deportation—without federal assistance.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Hill’s apprehension dissolved when Wooden not only picked up as Hill spoke his name on the answering machine but also asked him to visit, leading to an instant reconnection.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025

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“Prehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prehension. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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