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as in to derive
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 to know
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in to recognize
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 understand
Many local leaders have learned the value of using data to understand where socially vulnerable residents face high disaster risks.
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Ivis García, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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
The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Ivis García, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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
The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understand
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Naturally derived emulsifiers may not always be better.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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This includes Francoise Bettencourt Meyers of France, an heiress to the L’Oreal fortune who is worth $86 billion, by far the largest fortune to derive from a pure beauty company.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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They are also known as direct-to-participant trials or virtual studies.1 DCTs may offer several benefits, including convenience for participants.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
31 May 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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Across the 1,000-kilometer (621-mile) frontline, according to analysts, the Ukrainian military has to decide which areas are under greatest threat, where to withdraw, how to redeploy – even as many brigades are seriously under-strength more than three years after the Russian invasion.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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As mentioned above, there are myriad factors—international transportation bottlenecks, natural disasters and supplier insolvency, among others—that need to be considered simultaneously in real time to decide what’s best for the business.—
Sadagopan S,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But way more hustlers, con artists and grifters than any other generation of human beings on Earth has ever had to comprehend before, let alone fend off.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Contrary to popular narratives about AI dominance, the primary risk during this phase is not autonomous AI threats but rather the possibility of humans losing direct operational control or ability to observe, comprehend and timely intervene into the flows executed by agents.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
4 June 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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Now is the time of year when families start thinking about a summer vacation.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Designing and planning your garden requires thinking about when and what to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated. — REMEMBERING IN CANADA DEAR REMEMBERING: Please accept my sympathy for the untimely loss of your granddaughter.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The Swiss currency has appreciated 10% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of the year – but inside Switzerland's borders, rising demand for the franc is stirring up challenges for policymakers.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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“Understand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understand. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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