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as in derived
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 knew
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in comprehended
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 understood
Experimental reconstructions suggest immense manpower and coordination, pointing to a level of social organization that remains poorly understood.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Much of the drama is still best understood as crisis management within an existing hierarchical order.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Arthur, who had attended residencies like Hedgebrook in Washington and Santa Fe Art Institute in New Mexico, understood their transformative power.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
In a world where cheap money is all but gone, correcting how African risk is understood — and priced — is no longer a theoretical debate.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Much of the drama is still best understood as crisis management within an existing hierarchical order.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Arthur, who had attended residencies like Hedgebrook in Washington and Santa Fe Art Institute in New Mexico, understood their transformative power.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
In a world where cheap money is all but gone, correcting how African risk is understood — and priced — is no longer a theoretical debate.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understood
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The body was composed of material derived from soybeans, wheat and corn, which allegedly made it 30% lighter than the traditional metal cars at the time.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the core of this approach is a carbon shell derived from covalent organic frameworks (COFs).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several people remained suspects until their deaths, including nightclub owner Mark Hansen, who knew Short.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Police haven't yet said if the suspect and victim knew each other, as their investigation continues.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Messages poured in from strangers who recognized their own grief in Maggie’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even some of the hardcore Eagles fans cheered, which Kittle recognized with a wave.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps the biggest surprise of the last 24 hours is that Weiss appears not to have totally grasped the firestorm her decision would provoke.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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Sympathetic business leaders have also grasped new opportunities to amplify illiberal narratives for global audiences.—
NIC CHEESEMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Johnson's raw emotion was appreciated by the players after the massive playoff win.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the fall, Grigg says donations of warm layers, boots, and cozy home goods are always appreciated.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Understood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understood. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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