understanding
Example Sentences
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I’m no closer to understanding Dad or to knowing who this band is.
From Literature
Because it was well recorded, both in film and in eyewitness accounts, volcanologists gained an understanding of what a blast from the side of a volcano, rather than from its top, might do.
From Literature
The study carries important implications for understanding how marine ecosystems may respond to climate change.
From Science Daily
"The gut-brain axis is becoming essential to understanding many psychiatric disorders, including depression."
From Science Daily
"This squad is really building a connection and so is the understanding the players have for each other. That connection is so vital for us as a team."
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
