as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
the president's comprehension of the current situation in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comprehension
Pilot programs are already underway to improve reading comprehension in upper grades.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Witnessing her mentally ill son lose his life in front of her was a tragedy beyond comprehension.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Immersive reading combines audiobooks with physical books, boosting comprehension, retention, and focus.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The website says the activities help students improve learning comprehension, reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions.
—Mary Jean Tecce Decarlo, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Witnessing her mentally ill son lose his life in front of her was a tragedy beyond comprehension.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Immersive reading combines audiobooks with physical books, boosting comprehension, retention, and focus.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The website says the activities help students improve learning comprehension, reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions.
—Mary Jean Tecce Decarlo, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
Noun
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Cultural understanding and linguistic responsiveness are essential components of effective treatment.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Why Plants Wilt Reversing wilt begins with a basic understanding of what is going on in a plant when the leaves droop and the stems go limp.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This strategy allows investors to collect premium income while retaining a window for capital appreciation, a necessary feature when a stock exhibits the fundamental and technical strength currently seen in XOM.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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