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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
Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
They’ve been welcomed at lowrider shows and spoken at prisons, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Rick is part of an effort by scientists around the world to create databases as an important tool in better understanding patterns of outburst floods.
—Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The forum’s other directives speak to a culture of understanding.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
They’ve been welcomed at lowrider shows and spoken at prisons, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Khloé Kardashian Shares Cute Images of Her ‘Spa Day with Chicago and True’
Fortunately, the Good American co-founder was completely understanding.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Rick is part of an effort by scientists around the world to create databases as an important tool in better understanding patterns of outburst floods.
—Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understanding
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Turkey, which has backed Syrian opposition groups, failed in its diplomatic efforts to prevent the government attacks, which were seen as a violation of a 2019 agreement sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran to freeze the line of the conflict.Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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The intensive public battle didn’t start until 1989, when Senna passed Prost at Imola during a restart, breaking what Prost believed to be a gentleman’s agreement.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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Cannabis can deepen your appreciation for the universe’s beauty, making this a peaceful way to end a day of fall adventures The Fresh Toast is a daily lifestyle platform with a side of cannabis.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Foreign currency gains were $14.5 million for the quarter, compared to $4.9 million in the previous year, driven by appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sully’s request for compassionate release is rejected, much to Ripley’s dismay.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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He was subsequently released in April 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic permitted compassionate release for some inmates with health conditions, but was arrested on October 29 for failing drug tests and traveling without his probation officer’s okay.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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For its first three seasons on Syfy, Resident Alien also had a next-day pact for Peacock.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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North Korea and Russia have recently ratified a comprehensive strategic partnership that their leaders signed in June, which includes a mutual defense pact.Reuters, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Its largest account is 7-Eleven, which has worked to shift its public perception through its new street lifestyle-type messaging on its social media pages.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Created by companies looking to promote specific products or services, they’re ultimately defined—for better or worse—by consumer perceptions.TIME Staff, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some people going through a tough time—a career setback, relationship hurdle, or life transition—just need a sympathetic ear.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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And if the plan is struck down, again, only a sympathetic secretary would choose to appeal.Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Then, at a convention later that year, Wells bumped into an editor named Lee Harris.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Disney first unveiled their new CGI design for Stitch at their D23 convention back in August, but Stitch's personality is all in his chaotic movements and incomprehensible alien sounds.Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Understanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understanding. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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