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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent
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as in appreciation
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century
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as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
a kind and understanding teacher who often helps troubled students
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as in deriving
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 knowing
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in deciphering
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 understanding
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Seeing that the methodology of science diplomacy builds trust and understanding.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
What is also relevant here is Thorpe’s point about the greater understanding sports scientists now have of the most crucial factors in building elite footballers.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Mail tracking will also be divided into three phases, providing customers with a clearer understanding of the mailing process.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Seeing that the methodology of science diplomacy builds trust and understanding.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The team next intends to widen their analysis to include all tooth types, with the goal of better understanding biomechanical trade-offs between different shapes and sizes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
What is also relevant here is Thorpe’s point about the greater understanding sports scientists now have of the most crucial factors in building elite footballers.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understanding
Noun
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However, the parties involved failed to come to any agreement before that deal expired at the end of the year.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Funds will go toward materials, communication and transportation, property insurance, contractual maintenance agreement and equipment repairs, according to budget documents.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Taking into account dividends and investment appreciation over time, Forbes estimates Prenosil has at least $280 million in wealth outside her Dick’s stock.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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An appreciation for wildlife and a desire to avoid the disruptive violence of a hunting season shape the social, cultural and political context of human-wildlife coexistence debates in our state, to a degree that is unmatched among our neighbors.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The nine-theater commitment builds upon a previous 2023 pact that called for eight Imax systems, effectively tripling the partners’ footprint since early last year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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That includes pacts with major broadcast groups including Nexstar, Gray, Sinclair, Tegna, Hearst, Sunbeam, Cox Media, Scripps, Weigel, Mission, News Press and Marquee.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lowy notes that perception of a Chinese threat by competitor nations might result in stringent new regulations mandating such armoring, which would drive up manufacturing and operational costs, indirectly benefitting China.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The results: subjects' perception of pain decreased noticeably when the rubber hand illusion was used, compared to control conditions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Since June, a group of American and Israeli-born Jews have been meeting every few weeks in New York for a salon-style series of talks that include the perspectives of Palestinians, and of Jews sympathetic to their cause.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Shares in Newsmax, the cable TV news outlet known for its sympathetic coverage of Donald Trump, soared more than 700% on their first day of trading.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to consider this factor when deciding whether or not to convert all or part of a traditional IRA.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Photo of the day: Cute at CinemaCon The biggest names in Hollywood are unveiling their buzzy new movies at CinemaCon 2025, the Las Vegas convention for theater owners.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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At CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners in Las Vegas, studio executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll shared a few details about the latest entry in the franchise.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Understanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understanding. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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