comprehending

verb

Definition of comprehendingnext
present participle of comprehend
1
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong

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2
as in knowing
to have a practical understanding of it took me a while to comprehend algebra

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3
as in including
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 Synonyms for comprehending
  1. including
  2. involving
  3. encompassing
  4. recognizing
  5. containing
  6. carrying
  7. seeing
  8. appreciating
Verb
  • Florida had won four in a row, including a 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The bottom line is that the BOI filings are now due by January 13, 2025, including a 12-day extension just granted by FINCEN.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to bilateral contacts between Kyiv and Moscow, a contact group could be established involving Ukraine, Russia, key Western powers, and perhaps China.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of involving
Verb
  • Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Louise Colville, a biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, said that the dry conditions in the Southern Levant — an area encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine and Jordan — had probably been a major factor contributing to the longevity of the seeds.
    Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.
    Joe Baker, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The suspect was reportedly carrying an assault rifle and a handgun.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of appreciating
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