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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
For example, Connelly of Columbia University mentioned new understandings of the danger surrounding the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.
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Carrie Johnson, NPR, 20 Apr. 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
Vincent suggests that companies harnessing the hype around smart tech also antagonized public (mis) understandings of the definitional nuances of artificial intelligence.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Interviews with friends and associates of his suggest that in the late 1960s and early ’70s Applewhite became increasingly interested in astrology, mysticism, and UFOs, seeking new religious understandings.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Carrie Johnson, NPR, 20 Apr. 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
Vincent suggests that companies harnessing the hype around smart tech also antagonized public (mis) understandings of the definitional nuances of artificial intelligence.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Interviews with friends and associates of his suggest that in the late 1960s and early ’70s Applewhite became increasingly interested in astrology, mysticism, and UFOs, seeking new religious understandings.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understandings
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They’re caught up in this bureaucratic system, this transfer system, these standardization agreements across state lines, so that anybody can move anywhere.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter favors agreements, good timing, and ideas that travel well when spoken plainly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Public perceptions The two most damaging nuclear disasters in history – Chernobyl in 1986 and Fukushima in 2011 – each tarred the technology in the eyes of the public, leading politicians to decommission projects.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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His lowest rating is on perceptions of his handling of the general cost of living in the country, with a 76% disapproval and 23% approval.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals are done project by project, rather than via the older model of pacts that paid out millions in development funds and compensation over three or four years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rather than a traditional museum setting, the library offers a more open environment, where viewers may come across the work outside the conventions of gallery behavior.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The outcomes could be benign, tinkering around the edges of existing conventions, or more concerning limitations to the Fed's ability to use its balance sheet in a crisis.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 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 13 May. 2026.
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