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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
Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
After each word, the network updates its hidden state, a list of numbers that reflects its understanding of the sentence so far.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Remember, a supportive and understanding approach can help the employee overcome challenges and sustain high performance.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Less exciting to me, though, are the directors who appear to be capitalizing on that trend by incorporating music into their films, but seemingly without any understanding of what makes a musical actually good.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
After each word, the network updates its hidden state, a list of numbers that reflects its understanding of the sentence so far.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
Remember, a supportive and understanding approach can help the employee overcome challenges and sustain high performance.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understanding
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Another contract agreement would be advisable to avoid incurring the wrath of Mrs Veltman.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, residents, often poor, smallholder farmers, are asked to sign voluntary conservation agreements regulating their land use.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Offer perks like additional sessions or complimentary digital guides as a way to show your appreciation and keep the momentum going.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Their mutual appreciation for craft was instilled by their grandmother, Dagmar, a tailor, who taught them the importance of looking at the details.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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Our reporting shows there are more effective and compassionate ways to deal with homeless encampments. by Nicole Santa Cruz Dec. 27, 5:05 a.m.Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jon Watts and Christopher Ford's scripts for the first three episodes had already teased the blue alien character could be the beating heart of the show, and the fourth chapter doubles down on his role as a cowardly but compassionate soul.Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The pact will keep the six-time Pro Bowler off the free-agent market this offseason and under contract through the 2027 season.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Jennifer Tilly assemblage is her, Sutton, and Kyle, and Sutton is talking about how Dorit has no idea what her sisterhood pact was all about.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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As long as Wade remains on the case, this unnecessary perception will persist.Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Workplace giving programs benefit nonprofits, engage employees, serve as a valuable recruiting tool and simultaneously boost a company’s CSR efforts and public perception.Matt Nash, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some were sympathetic to WBD’s argument that art should be separated from politics.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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TikTok clearly hopes that the next administration will be more sympathetic to its plight than the incumbent administration.Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence. Enable diverse thinking Finally, making use of diverse perspectives is essential for sparking fresh ideas.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Cubs plan to invite Sosa to the team’s annual fan convention Jan. 17-19 in Chicago.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Understanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understanding. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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