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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong
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as in to know
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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as in to encompass
to have as part of a whole
our notion of morality should comprehend much more than proper sexual behavior
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Recent Examples of comprehend
For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical trends might provide a potential advantage.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush's enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Anyone who’s attempted to read a paper map while navigating traffic understands the dangers of trying to comprehend the full picture mid-journey.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Anxiety multiplies Misunderstandings and misinformation about the complexities of immigration law lead many to criticize and scrutinize our undocumented population, without comprehending its devastating effects.
—Carielle Escalante, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush's enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Anyone who’s attempted to read a paper map while navigating traffic understands the dangers of trying to comprehend the full picture mid-journey.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Anxiety multiplies Misunderstandings and misinformation about the complexities of immigration law lead many to criticize and scrutinize our undocumented population, without comprehending its devastating effects.
—Carielle Escalante, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Furthermore, Trump’s freeze on disbursement of funds from Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act encompassed modernization projects at airports nationwide.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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That encompassed two wins in Boston, a sweep of the Giants sandwiched between two sweeps of the Orioles and the first two games in Milwaukee.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Instead of administrators spending countless hours deciphering page after page of information and increasing risk of errors being made, AI agents are powering document capture for a better, more efficient way to work.—
Navaneeth Nair,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In early May, the Vesuvius Challenge announced that contestants Marcel Roth and Micha Nowak, computer scientists at Germany’s University of Würzburg, would receive $60,000 for deciphering the title.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The impressive ensemble cast also includes Regina King, Margaret Qualley, Amy Brenneman, Liv Tyler, and Ann Dowd.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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That includes modeling behaviors like transparency, empathy, and flexibility.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Officials have expressed concern about a lack of formal training, and there is an apprehension that podcasters might not always grasp the nuances of criminal investigations or the implications of publicizing sensitive information.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The ban on offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a runner was supported by a 22-10 vote, according to a person with knowledge of the proceedings, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the details weren’t made public.—
Dave Campbell,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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But decades of poor water management, which have dried up lakes, rivers, and wetlands that once helped contain these storms, have turned sand and dust storms into a pressing challenge for the region, with many consequences.—
Sanam Mahoozi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Choose products with humectants: When looking for products to maintain your hair's moisture, select those that contain humectants, which are substances that attract and hold water to hydrate the hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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So that we're all being recognized is what matters most.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Longtime fans of the show will recognize this as some of June’s voiceover from the very first episode.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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