1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong
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as in to know
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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3
as in to encompass
to have as part of a whole
our notion of morality should comprehend much more than proper sexual behavior
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Recent Examples of comprehend
Many have struggled to comprehend Vacher’s killings.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 May 2025
Readers saw in these disparate books if not a blueprint exactly for what Trump would do, a way of comprehending some of the worst possible futures opening up ahead of them.
—David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 May 2025
Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.
—Sai Sandeep Ogety, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 May 2025
Readers saw in these disparate books if not a blueprint exactly for what Trump would do, a way of comprehending some of the worst possible futures opening up ahead of them.
—David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 May 2025
Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.
—Sai Sandeep Ogety, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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This includes understanding existing skills, power structures, decision-making processes, and how change has been received historically.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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For a long time, a very evolved, smart person that makes poor choices sometimes can still understand what that means.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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When shopping for pure silk, be sure look for bedding labels that note 100% mulberry silk, also known as natural silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2025
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Forget iOS 19: Apple To Launch iPhone 17 With Radically Different Software, Report Says Software in the iPhone knows your location and is able to spot the satellites passing overhead to guide you where to point.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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As Guidry and Bowen try to decipher what led to Adam’s murder, viewers are taken on a ride.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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As advocates on both sides of the police accountability debate decipher what Trump's about-face means for those communities, some are now focusing on what his administration might do next as allies seek to redefine the summer of 2020.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Special guest stars included Lou Diamond Phillips and Lea Salonga.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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This story was updated to include comment and clarification from the Austin Police Department.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Officials have expressed concern about a lack of formal training, and there is an apprehension that podcasters might not always grasp the nuances of criminal investigations or the implications of publicizing sensitive information.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The ban on offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a runner was supported by a 22-10 vote, according to a person with knowledge of the proceedings, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the details weren’t made public.—
Dave Campbell,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Yet even this minor film contains major pleasures, including Mia Threapleton’s whipcrack deadpan as Zsa-Zsa’s estranged daughter, a daffy Michael Cera as a Norwegian entomologist, and gorgeous evocation of a fictitious yet allusive Middle East.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Gladly aims to deepen loyalty by delivering experiences where customers feel recognized.—
Joseph Ansanelli,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Biden didn’t address Trump’s Memorial Day attacks, though a message posted to the 46th president’s Facebook page recognized the holiday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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