as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket
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Recent Examples of acknowledges
Laudermilch acknowledges the difficulty of staying present.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Jorgensen acknowledges that perception.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Campion acknowledges the tension and says that AI has to be additive and each use-case has to be justified.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Israel acknowledges most attacks, saying they are aimed at preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its capability.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Beshear acknowledges, however, both parties have to play by the same rules and supports Proposition 50, the spokesman said.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Wu acknowledges that the perception of the Democratic Party is in peril, and is anxious for politicians to openly fight for the working class.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Jude readily acknowledges these problems.
—Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Rice acknowledges that the pressure is on for the Los Angeles games to reflect the deep well of creativity and innovation found in Hollywood’s hometown.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Jorgensen acknowledges that perception.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Campion acknowledges the tension and says that AI has to be additive and each use-case has to be justified.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Israel acknowledges most attacks, saying they are aimed at preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its capability.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Beshear acknowledges, however, both parties have to play by the same rules and supports Proposition 50, the spokesman said.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Wu acknowledges that the perception of the Democratic Party is in peril, and is anxious for politicians to openly fight for the working class.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Jude readily acknowledges these problems.
—Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Rice acknowledges that the pressure is on for the Los Angeles games to reflect the deep well of creativity and innovation found in Hollywood’s hometown.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledges
Verb
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Alton Brown admits that the classic green bean casserole recipe is worth celebrating.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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It’s taken time, Fonseca admits, to grow accustomed to playing in front of such raucous crowds.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, as Hank sleepily confesses, James got away.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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After Tom shares the analogy of the bird that can’t find its way home with Robbie (Tom Pelphrey), the on-the-run thief confesses to seeing himself in the bird.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hodak concedes that the biohybrid model poses perils.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rodrik concedes that there is no tried and tested formula to achieve this.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Acknowledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledges. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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