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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
Acts that the world cannot comprehend, nor could most Americans.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
The human brain can’t even comprehend the infinitesimal amount the creators of most songs earn per stream.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Imagine leveraging this technology to bridge cultural divides, comprehend opposing political viewpoints, or gain insight into different socio-economic backgrounds.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
We’re all interconnected in economic webs too tangled to fully comprehend, let alone sanitize.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
The human brain can’t even comprehend the infinitesimal amount the creators of most songs earn per stream.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Imagine leveraging this technology to bridge cultural divides, comprehend opposing political viewpoints, or gain insight into different socio-economic backgrounds.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
We’re all interconnected in economic webs too tangled to fully comprehend, let alone sanitize.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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And like Bell, my bandmates and I understood why other artists were continuing to cancel their performances.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Snow is best known for being part of the ensemble cast in Universal’s Pitch Perfect and its two sequels.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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It was best known as the home to a long list of A-list stars, filmmakers and Hollywood insiders.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Festival fashion over the years has encompassed everything ranging from kitschy to culturally influenced.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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In reality, the term encompasses a wide-ranging set of practices.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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After analyzing his journal, Cordelia was able to decipher the diligent log Wynter kept of each criminal statute and ethical code that Lilly broke while working her role at the White House, which included stealing money and securing shady contracts.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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As Saxon and Lochlan try to decipher what happened between them, we are asked to think about why we’re aroused (or repulsed) by it.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those are the memories Lee grasps onto, hoping to pass that knowledge along to the youthful Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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Even those with noble intentions, like Boromir, who dream of wielding it to protect their people, fail to grasp its truth.—
Jon Fleischman,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Garland bristles at the idea the movie contains a message.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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This post contains spoilers for the 1923 series finale. 1923 was life-changing in more ways than one for Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For years, the school board declined the proposal to recognize Eid as a day off.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Police are still searching for the men, and released images of them on Thursday in the hope someone may recognize them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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