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
But Chuck Smith, editor of the Marysville Appeal-Democrat, acknowledges another date as the city’s birthday.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
For Black women, the danger is real, Jean acknowledges.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
This integration inherently acknowledges that innovation is not a luxury, but the very bedrock of competitive advantage.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Fedorov, the new defense minister, acknowledges the scale of the problem, telling the Ukrainian parliament some 2 million people are ignoring their call-up papers, while 200,000 others have deserted.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Addressing the film’s title, Rajamouli acknowledges the cultural and religious significance of naming a film after one of India’s most sacred cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Quimby acknowledges homelessness is a problem, but volunteers can make a difference doing such simple acts as cutting the hair of a man who hasn’t taken his hat off all winter.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
For Black women, the danger is real, Jean acknowledges.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
This integration inherently acknowledges that innovation is not a luxury, but the very bedrock of competitive advantage.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Fedorov, the new defense minister, acknowledges the scale of the problem, telling the Ukrainian parliament some 2 million people are ignoring their call-up papers, while 200,000 others have deserted.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Addressing the film’s title, Rajamouli acknowledges the cultural and religious significance of naming a film after one of India’s most sacred cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Quimby acknowledges homelessness is a problem, but volunteers can make a difference doing such simple acts as cutting the hair of a man who hasn’t taken his hat off all winter.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledges
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Grint admits that this recent shift towards genre may well a subconscious a push-back against his most high-profile role.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The flagship campus in Austin admits roughly around 27–30 % of applicants overall, though that number varies significantly between Texas residents and out-of-state applicants.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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When Lucy confesses to sleeping with Evan, Pippa’s insults for Lucy could rival even some of Stephen’s greatest hits.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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But strangely, the 28-year-old confesses the transition was relatively smooth.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Going into Wednesday’s games, the Lakers rank 27th in opposing field goal percentage and 24th in defensive rating, an estimate of the amount of points a team concedes across a 100-possession span.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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McDermott avoids houseplants for a simple house but concedes that any small, tidy plant that doesn't require much upkeep would be fine.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Acknowledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledges. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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