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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
Why some fans feel let down Kaeli Dance, a Salt Lake City, Utah, content creator, understands some fans may feel let down.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Greater Manchester Police had declared PLATO – a national code word used when police deploy armed officers across the force to the scene of an attack, CNN understands.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
That vision comes from its founder, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who understands how legacy, ritual, and performance resonate far beyond the stage.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
In another move to ensure their privacy, Prince William and Princess Kate will continue not to have any live-in staff after their move to Forest Lodge, PEOPLE understands.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The heat community recognizes the cultural and political complexity of preparing for a problem that everyone can feel but not everyone understands.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
First, Coen understands that one of Lawrence's strengths as a passer is his timing.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Season 1 kicks off with YouTuber Deji, who is looking for someone who understands the life of a content creator, but Fran (really Harry Pinero) and Abby (actually Darkest Man) have other ideas.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Pam Kaufman, the head of Paramount‘s international business and a longtime studio veteran, is leaving the company after almost 30 years, Variety understands.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Greater Manchester Police had declared PLATO – a national code word used when police deploy armed officers across the force to the scene of an attack, CNN understands.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
That vision comes from its founder, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who understands how legacy, ritual, and performance resonate far beyond the stage.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
In another move to ensure their privacy, Prince William and Princess Kate will continue not to have any live-in staff after their move to Forest Lodge, PEOPLE understands.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The heat community recognizes the cultural and political complexity of preparing for a problem that everyone can feel but not everyone understands.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
First, Coen understands that one of Lawrence's strengths as a passer is his timing.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Season 1 kicks off with YouTuber Deji, who is looking for someone who understands the life of a content creator, but Fran (really Harry Pinero) and Abby (actually Darkest Man) have other ideas.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Pam Kaufman, the head of Paramount‘s international business and a longtime studio veteran, is leaving the company after almost 30 years, Variety understands.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understands
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The remaining negligible figure derives from album sales and track-equivalent units.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
7 Oct. 2025
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The one-time Gold Glove Award winner has been the most valuable defender since making his debut, according to Baseball Savant’s Fielding Run Value, and much of his value derives from his framing.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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But that’s a little thing, Javonte knows he cannot get tackled in bounds.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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As a leader in outdoor apparel and footwear, VF Corporation recognizes its responsibility to protect the very environment that inspires and sustains its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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This year, the program recognizes Euzhan Palcy for her contributions to cinema.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Variety in April 2023, Coelen shared that the crew often decides who will reveal their decision first at the altar.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo thinks the team could actually let Bregman walk with concerns about health and decline with age.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Verdict The Ninja CREAMI 7-in-1 is a great ice cream maker for anyone who appreciates a specialty recipe—or wants to bond with their family, for that matter.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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With more than 100 products, each with domain specific-functionality, Hron sees many more opportunities to plug in agentic AI to speed up work for legal and tax professionals.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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