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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
Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
This issue can’t just be fixed entirely The BBC stories about the error-prone AI have often seemed to lack understanding of how the Apple Intelligence notification summaries work—for example, in suggesting that all users received the offending notification about Mangione.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Maria Pasquini, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
This rather suspenseful arc feels right out of Dickens’ Oliver Twist with a mean Fagin-like boss, Albert (Stephen Graham), evil Beryl (Kathy Burke) and more understanding Jess (Mica Ricketts), the latter luring him into the group.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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But that understanding has now been breached, with the seizure by Russia of parts of Ukraine and the recognition by the U.S. government of Israel’s claims to sovereignty over the Golan Heights taken from Syria.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
This issue can’t just be fixed entirely The BBC stories about the error-prone AI have often seemed to lack understanding of how the Apple Intelligence notification summaries work—for example, in suggesting that all users received the offending notification about Mangione.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Although the internet isn’t always the most understanding place, the majority of commenters took her side.
—Maria Pasquini, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
This rather suspenseful arc feels right out of Dickens’ Oliver Twist with a mean Fagin-like boss, Albert (Stephen Graham), evil Beryl (Kathy Burke) and more understanding Jess (Mica Ricketts), the latter luring him into the group.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understanding
Noun
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The merger points amend Fubo’s carriage agreements with Fox and Disney, the latter creating a new Sports & Broadcasting offering to include, on the Disney side, ESPN+, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN and ESPNEWS.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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Over the past four years, Trump’s thoughts on boosting America’s icebreaker industrial base grew into a full-fledged international agreement.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Understanding the intricate mechanisms of shark olfaction not only deepens our appreciation for these remarkable predators but also opens the door to innovative applications in conservation, marine management, and human-shark coexistence.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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In May 2021, Marcus voiced his deep appreciation for Joanna’s dedication to their family on Instagram.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This guiding principle has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s success and its reputation for compassionate advocacy.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Being compassionate with yourself will give you more answers.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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With longstanding divisions apparent among ministers, Israel delayed meetings expected on Thursday when the cabinet was expected to vote on the pact, blaming Hamas for the hold-up.—
Andrew Mills,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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The first Trump administration was able to get Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to sign those pacts, though the policy was implemented only in Guatemala, albeit fleetingly.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The verdict could signal the public’s perception of CNN, which didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, as President Donald Trump comes into office after years of denouncing the network for allegedly biased coverage.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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Their answers reflected a broader shift in the public perception of Notre Dame, which has been known as one of the most polarizing programs in the sport for much of its history.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hierarchy is sympathetic to the difficulties faced by former St. Pauli head coach Hurzeler in a new country and at a new level — St. Pauli won 2.Bundesliga under his command last season — with numerous changes to the squad and the non-playing staff all exacerbated by a mountain of injuries.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Older South Koreans, however, are more sympathetic to Yoon.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
15 Jan. 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
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The wildly successful chipmaker unveiled a tiny desktop device called Project DIGITS at this year’s convention that’s potent enough for the complex operations required to run and train AI models.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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Candidate debates and convention speeches were the primary interlopers.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Understanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understanding. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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