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as in derived
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 knew
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in comprehended
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 understood
Using kratom exposes people to risks that are not well understood.
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Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Olivas said that, for astronauts, the risks that come with space exploration -- especially a test flight -- are understood and accepted.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Major decisions about land use, tax incentives, and infrastructure were largely finalized before most community members fully understood the project’s scale—which has also grown into a much larger build-out than originally planned.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
His team was about to play the Mets in the 2000 World Series, and Steinbrenner made sure general manager Brian Cashman understood the terms of engagement.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Olivas said that, for astronauts, the risks that come with space exploration -- especially a test flight -- are understood and accepted.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Major decisions about land use, tax incentives, and infrastructure were largely finalized before most community members fully understood the project’s scale—which has also grown into a much larger build-out than originally planned.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
His team was about to play the Mets in the 2000 World Series, and Steinbrenner made sure general manager Brian Cashman understood the terms of engagement.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understood
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Over 99% of global plastics are derived from fossil fuels, according to the Center for International Environmental Law.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wei’s goods are made with polypropylene, a plastic material derived from oil and made in the Middle East, a dominant producer in the global industry.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacir said many of those screenings opened eyes to a history many people never knew.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Badinter knew that debate-club arguments about deterrence and human-rights law and the possibility of judicial error would be ineffective.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Nuggets decided to rule him out as a precautionary measure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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When Huston met Edwards during the 2026 NBA All Star Weekend, Edwards recognized Huston and even brought up the Rondo video.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In just a decade, such an event has become about four times more likely due to climate change, the analysis concluded.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Researchers using advanced imaging technology have deciphered 79 previously invisible inscriptions — including love notes, drawings of gladiators, and everyday messages — on a wall in the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a rare window into the lives of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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When Chinese alchemists invented gunpowder in the ninth century, no one grasped the full range of its potential uses.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Finland grasped this eight years ago.—
Andrew Rasiej,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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