UNDERSTANDINGS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

understandings

noun

plural of understanding

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 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 The realism, though, comes in the particularity of the Spanish dialogue, the cultural exchanges, and colloquial understandings that run through this community — and from Mexico to the United States. —

Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026 This patchwork of assurances and understandings held throughout the year of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters that followed Hamas’ October 2023 attack on southern Israel. —

Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026 The divergence had nothing to do with culture and everything to do with different understandings of the technology. —

Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026

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On Wednesday, a Senate committee is expected to hear a bill focused on banning non-disclosure agreements between city officials and data center developers.

— Ubah Ali, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026