understand
verb (used with object)
to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend.
are understanding
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present progressiveof understand.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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And I will say that since that day that I left the show, I’ve only felt stronger about this, and I’ve only felt that people are understanding their assignment very, very well.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
“But more marketers are understanding that truth and trust are moving from digital communities to real-life experiences, especially as AI grows.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
“Technically, this would not be covered under the right to a refund, so it’s up to the airline and their policies around reaccommodating. Airlines are understanding, to a point.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
Chelsea respect Sterling's position and are understanding of his reluctance to uproot his family for the second time three years.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
We might as well say that because we enjoy hearing Italians or Frenchmen speak their own beautiful languages we are understanding what they say.
From Music: An Art and a Language by Walter Raymond Spalding
