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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
These difficulties stem from different factors, including their child being too young to comprehend the discipline, the fear of public breakdowns or finding that their strategies just aren’t working.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.
—Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
But one man has gone viral after revealing the specific habit that older generations just can't comprehend.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.
—Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
But one man has gone viral after revealing the specific habit that older generations just can't comprehend.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Dial offers readers a glimpse into the world beyond their borders, a monthly syllabus for understanding tumultuous times that challenges assumptions and presents new writing that delights.The Dial, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
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That’s always interesting, because then you’re confronted with your own insecurities and your own inability to understand something, so you then get excited by that.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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That might sound surprising coming from someone like Glazer, a force of pure energy known for dancing her way on stage and turning NYC streets into a live set.Grace McCarty, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the more than 100 dishes also encompass marinated feta with a host of toppings, dips like labneh and tahini, and seafood such as saffron-scented squid.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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For one thing, its equations do not encompass gravity, which has no spot on the Standard Model chart.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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The group can’t decipher any helpful clues from that cryptic text, but all have thoughts on the importance of the upcoming contest.EW.com, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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To decipher her code, translate the picture (or pictures) on each card into two words, then anagram the letters to spell out one of the dishes depicted on the right.Suerynn Lee, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Rice, who tallied five assists to that point, Betts had four assists, including three to Jaquez for layups. Swords, returning from a lower leg injury that had kept her out of the Wolverines’ recent loss to USC, propped up her team with 18 points by the game’s midpoint.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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In order to win the gavel in January 2023, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California made concessions to conservatives, including allowing a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to oust the speaker.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Their common name is derived from their prehensile tails, some as long as three feet, which the animals use along with their disproportionately lanky limbs to grasp branches and other objects.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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Arians says Brady didn’t fully grasp Tampa Bay’s offense until mid-November.Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Authorities say the truck contained gasoline and camp fuel containers, as well as large firework mortars.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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These parts contain cyanide-producing substances, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Fellow receiver Quentin Johnston recognized the importance of Davis’ play against the Broncos, but was more impressed by his former Texas Christian teammate’s diving catch in the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Saturday.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Era of Personal Digital IDs Takes Shape 2025 will mark a turning point in the adoption of personal digital IDs, as consumers and businesses alike recognize their transformative potential.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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