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 Everyone knows everything because knowledge flows not from direct experience but from our intuitive understandings. —

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

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Noun

Some cities offered more generous incentives while others had lower labor costs, however, Fort Worth’s history of delivering incentive agreements and city support for the project have made Fort Worth the company’s preferred location, Rogers said.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Major unions and business interests often sponsor competing measures, only to negotiate 11th-hour agreements to yank their proposals from ever appearing in front of voters.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026