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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
The number of murders that these guys happen upon is absurd—unless the murders are understood as stand-ins for all death.
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Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Normally, such materials are conductive, but the mechanism by which water (hydration) affects this conductivity was not well understood.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Put another way, the casino’s retribution to date is that it has been permitted to retain more than half of the money that, according to numerous legal filings, its executives should have understood was dirty.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Again, it is understood that the Chiefs have dealt with injuries to start players, along with having less-than-stellar wide receivers at their disposal.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Normally, such materials are conductive, but the mechanism by which water (hydration) affects this conductivity was not well understood.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Put another way, the casino’s retribution to date is that it has been permitted to retain more than half of the money that, according to numerous legal filings, its executives should have understood was dirty.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Again, it is understood that the Chiefs have dealt with injuries to start players, along with having less-than-stellar wide receivers at their disposal.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understood
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Lung-function testing used race corrections derived from slavery-era plantation medicine, leading to widespread underdiagnosis of serious lung disease in Black patients.—
Craig Spencer,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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While many growth factors are human-derived (which, naturally, spurs some ethical concerns), Bioeffect’s come from barley, which Brezavscek says are still effective.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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After coming in as an engineer, Dell'Anno decided to fully immerse himself in the culinary world.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The board placed the task of arts grants distribution into the hands of the Parks and Culture Committee and decided to transition its distribution formula to one that divided the total pot of arts funding allocated in the county budget equally among all qualified groups, Tarantino said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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George recognized the uneven fundraising field that remains in the wake of the House settlement.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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He was recognized in the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category five times between 1995 and 1999.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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The robot must determine where the object can be safely grasped, whether surfaces will slip or break under pressure, and how weight is distributed.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Supporters remember the painful defeats grasped from the jaws of victory more than easy wins.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But if the trend for XXL diamonds continues the engagement ring may transform from something enjoyed publicly to a piece appreciated in private.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Understood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understood. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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