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as in derives
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as I understand it, this is the best plan that we have
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as in knows
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in recognizes
to have a clear idea of
after a few weeks in Russia I began to understand the language a little bit
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Recent Examples of understands
Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
And Derek understands that, as well.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Newsweek understands the incident took place in nearby Leominster on August 1, 2025.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
But Colen understands why people might criticize his decision to recycle them into luxury items.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Our private sector understands this.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Harrell asks if the teen understands.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
While the estranged royal brothers are hitting the ground at the same time for causes close to their hearts, PEOPLE understands that the events Prince Harry is attending were planned nearly a year ago.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
And Derek understands that, as well.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Newsweek understands the incident took place in nearby Leominster on August 1, 2025.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
But Colen understands why people might criticize his decision to recycle them into luxury items.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Our private sector understands this.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Harrell asks if the teen understands.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
While the estranged royal brothers are hitting the ground at the same time for causes close to their hearts, PEOPLE understands that the events Prince Harry is attending were planned nearly a year ago.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understands
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But the team still derives its identity from the head coach.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The four-part limited series derives its name from a famous quote by Garfield, per Netflix's Tudum.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gravette may not be where most expect to find an athlete competing on a global stage, but maybe that's just because Madie Edwards knows how to keep a low profile.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Armario knows the fast-food world from every angle—rising the industry ranks from Burger King crew member to a McDonald’s executive overseeing global supply chain, development, and franchising.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Shane Williams, a panelist and managing director of global trade for Ernst & Young, recognizes that tariffs can be a good and a bad thing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Today the Texas Roadhouse chain recognizes Veterans Day, offering those who have served a voucher good for a meal that can be used until May 2025.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Major carriers are required to automatically rebook passengers whose flights are canceled at no charge — or refund the airfare if the passenger decides not to accept the new flight.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The story follows the complications that arise in female friendships when one of the characters decides to pose for a high school photography project.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Peter thinks he's won — Milo is home, the threat to his family is gone — but not so fast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grace thinks Pam is talking about herself, in the wake of her husband’s death.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eggplant purple is another color that Banks appreciates for calming spaces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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But if the hotel has made the town enticing to a new kind of visitor—say, one who appreciates the convenience of its helipad—the property has none of the hermetic insularity of a traditional resort.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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My body no longer deciphers its signals correctly.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Understands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understands. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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