as in understanding
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
the eternal struggle of the human race to grok its place in the grand scheme of the universe
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Noun
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Plans to sign the memorandum of understanding virtually came together over the last day to cement the agreement quickly and avoid any eleventh-hour spoilers, officials familiar with the matter said.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
The official said Iran would be relieved of certain economic sanctions by the United States for following through on demands outlined in the memorandum of understanding.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Verb
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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In the face of not knowing what AI will mean or become, our storytelling mind has jumped in to create answers where there are only questions, known in what is unknown.—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area, the canonical speech production and comprehension regions, appear to remain connected and active during sleep.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Also, be sure to check out the AI Conversation Partner to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in real time.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
Verb
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An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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To OutKick/Fox News Digital’s knowledge, the question to Johnson ahead of Game 5 was the first time a media member brought up the controversy to one of the involved parties.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Hard sci-fi, meanwhile, leans into the fact that life evolving on other planets, under different conditions, and across different stretches of time will almost certainly take on forms so different from ours that comprehending them would be like imagining a new color.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Folding laundry, loading dishwashers, cleaning kitchens, and navigating cluttered homes require many of the same perception, manipulation, and reasoning capabilities that would eventually allow robots to operate independently on a battlefield.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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In the City of Brotherly Love, Sirianni is stigmatized by the widespread perception of his limitations as an offensive strategist, and he’s often marginalized as a glorified caretaker of an operation fueled by an elite owner, rock-star GM, brilliant defensive coordinator and talent-rich roster.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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That’s very much our intent, while also recognizing that the two parts of the market currently under more focus from collectors are very important to us as well.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Camden County presented him with a medal and issued a proclamation recognizing his contributions.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Grokking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grokking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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