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 Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Some of their clients lack financial literacy and have generally poor understandings of the healthcare system. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 One-on-one, face-to-face discussions trigger key interpretive understandings that are authentic to each stakeholder. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But few such understandings appear to exist in the Russian-Ukrainian case. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 But doing so can unlock new understandings of what the vagus nerve does and how its role changes over time. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 Putin and Erdoğan’s secret campaigns are being fought under the radar, in places that are torn between rival nation states and their conflicting understandings of the past and future. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 But the industry’s significance to black history goes beyond economic understandings of racial uplift. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Weekly Newsletter This led to a breakthrough in translation, which, along with new archaeological discoveries, produced new understandings. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026

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Noun

Such agreements are typically reached after psychologists conclude that severe mental disease or defect caused a defendant not to comprehend that his or her conduct was wrong.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
The healthcare industry’s voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say.

— Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of agreements

Noun

In oil, a single statement about Iran, Venezuela, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or the Strait of Hormuz can change perceptions of future supply and send billions of dollars moving through commodity markets.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
More than just savings Grullon said outdated perceptions about thrift shopping have largely disappeared.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of perceptions

Noun

NBCUniversal‘s Peacock launched a limited new membership program in a beta test with a variety of perks — aimed at keeping them from flying the coop as streaming subscribers, as well as driving incremental revenue from marketing pacts.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
On climate, liberals would offer tax rewards for green energy, support joining climate pacts, and phasing out fossil fuels gradually over decades.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 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

Usually that’s taken care of by airing both party conventions — but Democrats aren’t holding any such midterm equivalent.

— Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Learn all about some of the most prominent unwritten rules and conventions of America’s national pastime.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 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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