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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
Because there was a brief period of time when those required to report may have reasonably understood that the reporting might not be required.
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Regardless, the coach understood this group’s never-surrender mindset.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Regardless, the coach understood this group’s never-surrender mindset.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understood
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The title is derived from the episode’s revelation that Kramer (Michael Richards) hasn’t technically been unemployed this whole time.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2024
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Hailey gave birth to son Jack Blues in August, which explains choosing the peridot, a gem derived from the common mineral olivine, one of the few gemstones that occur in only a single color that is one of the birthstones for that month.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2024
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The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Last year, after opening her 17th dress, Ava decided to film an OOTD with her dad and share it on TikTok.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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His request is currently before Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews, who concluded early on that there was enough evidence to send Crumbley's involuntary manslaughter case to a jury.—
Tresa Baldas,
Detroit Free Press,
26 Dec. 2024
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More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the other five Bills defenders all remain in traffic not realizing the play is heading in the other direction quickly enough, Milano already recognized the fake pitch, shifted his weight and exploded toward the way Rodgers was rolling, seeing Adams about to be the target in the flat.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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Many of the rally attendees WIRED spoke to saw Musk’s ownership of X as a boon.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
10 Oct. 2024
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Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2024
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The players soon realized Panagoulias might be the wrong leader.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The team realized that this is how mobula rays are such successful filter feeders.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Understood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understood. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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