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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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Berberine is a chemical compound derived from plants like tree turmeric, barberry, goldenseal, goldenthread — all of which have historically played an important role in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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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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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But because there's no final agreement yet, Canada decided to go ahead and enact its DST in June, which led to a lot of criticism.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
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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In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
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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Cortland sawing off his own arm and serving it to his tyrannical father — that’s pretty straightforward.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2025
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Instead, open up space at the bud union for basal breaks by sawing out undesirable canes flush at the bud union.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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But as Sophie Turner began appearing in movies and TV shows outside of the Song of Ice and Fire universe, the world quickly realized that the lady has real range.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024
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The sooner that is realized, the easier all paths become.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Understood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understood. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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