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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
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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The organization says the rule helps protect sponsorship agreements with companies that pay to be official World Cup partners while preventing what’s known as ambush marketing.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Long-term business agreements, because of the data center buildout, should bolster Micron’s earnings, the analysts noted.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The expectations of the triple bind can manifest as a reflection of other people’s perceptions, Hinshaw explained.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Surveying 274 users on their perceptions of AI errors, the study found that not all mistakes are equal.—
Jerry Haywood,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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No more crushes, no more secret pacts.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Truwit has struck sponsorship pacts with such blue-chip brands as Nike, and is on the corporate speaking tour for such heavyweights as Amazon, Merck and Bank of America.—
William Earl,
Variety,
19 May 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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Adley and his team make great tasting plates first and foremost, but some of the items, like the unmissable chicken wings stuffed with boudin blanc and romesco, act as a cheeky affront to haute cuisine’s pretensions and conventions.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Todd has continued to helm Chrisley Confessions, as well as speaking at various conservative political conventions.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 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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