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 For example, Connelly of Columbia University mentioned new understandings of the danger surrounding the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. —

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

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Noun

According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Finance Chief Sarah Friar has expressed concerns over the company's ability to fund future compute agreements if the revenue slowdown continues, the outlet reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026