UNDERSTANDINGS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

understandings

noun

plural of understanding

as in agreements

an arrangement about action to be taken the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent

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as in perceptions

the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century

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Recent Examples of understandings Both of them are very abstract visions and understandings of the natural world. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026 The two sides have offered differing understandings of whether Iran would be able to charge fees for passing vessels. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 The Constitution’s language ruled out neither of those understandings. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 22 May 2026 The ruling has long been criticized as out of step with basic understandings of the law, and the court later refused to extend the exemption to other sports, including football, basketball and boxing. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026 Everyone knows everything because knowledge flows not from direct experience but from our intuitive understandings. — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 The research would have to extend into the professional realm to deepen these burgeoning understandings of how the dark facets of ourselves operate, suggesting even the necessity of the shadow as that might be directing our career choices through the world. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026

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Noun

But changing how the world executes agreements was never just about software.

— Keith Krach, Fortune, 3 July 2026
The company specializes in services like Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, and business tax resolution.

— Nick Perry, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of agreements

Noun

But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders.

— Vahe Gregorian July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
By the same token, new information and messaging can help modify or entirely erase such limiting perceptions.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026

Definition of perceptions

Noun

Last year, Indiana ended the season with Taelon Peter, Ethan Thompson, and Jalen Slawson on two-way pacts.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
But the number of teams still able to progress opens up the possibility of non-aggression pacts in this final round of group games, evoking memories of West Germany vs Austria at the 1982 World Cup.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of pacts

Noun

Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.

— Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.

— Rosanna Fraire, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025

Definition of appreciations

Noun

Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Motown is part of the pitch to businesses considering Detroit for conventions, conferences and other large gatherings, Ollinger said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of conventions

Noun

Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes needed that to happen after the game nearly slipped out of their grasps.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025

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