1
as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent
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as in perceptions
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century
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Recent Examples of understandings
Everyone knows everything because knowledge flows not from direct experience but from our intuitive understandings.
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Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 22 May 2026
The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
The research would have to extend into the professional realm to deepen these burgeoning understandings of how the dark facets of ourselves operate, suggesting even the necessity of the shadow as that might be directing our career choices through the world.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Both of them are very abstract visions and understandings of the natural world.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Key terms of the deal remain secret, and parties appeared to have different understandings.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The understandings with Iran upon the cessation of hostilities, assuming there are some, must include safe and predictable transport through the strait for the world’s commerce.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 22 May 2026
The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
The research would have to extend into the professional realm to deepen these burgeoning understandings of how the dark facets of ourselves operate, suggesting even the necessity of the shadow as that might be directing our career choices through the world.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Both of them are very abstract visions and understandings of the natural world.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Key terms of the deal remain secret, and parties appeared to have different understandings.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The understandings with Iran upon the cessation of hostilities, assuming there are some, must include safe and predictable transport through the strait for the world’s commerce.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understandings
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Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than 400 were destroyed in accordance with nuclear arms treaty agreements.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Unlike his child co-stars — who rocketed to fame on their first major gig — Harbour had an acute awareness of how people’s perceptions of him changed.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Though the functional garments were once associated with frat bros and ROTC members, the last few trend cycles have shifted perceptions.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
9 June 2026
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Now, Chu joins an impressive roster of talent with new pacts at Paramount Skydance, including Matt and Ross Duffer, James Mangold and Will Smith.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
4 Dec. 2025
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In return, China has offered them security pacts, strategic partnerships, and financial assistance.—
Shihoko Goto,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Nov. 2025
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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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To the filmmakers’ credit, that includes the kind of retrograde, politically incorrect humor — the cops’ anatomical appreciations of Beth are a hoot — that makes the movie feel almost like the old Naked Gun.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Such social conventions dictate how nature is imagined and represented in art, not the other way around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In addition to events on Capitol Hill and at major events like political conventions and inaugurations, Flatow supported national advocacy campaigns, and was recognized by Billboard for his work on LGBTQ+ initiatives.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes needed that to happen after the game nearly slipped out of their grasps.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Understandings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understandings. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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