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
Daniels acknowledges there is still work to do, but says Detroiters can see the results of the land bank's work in neighborhoods across the city.
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Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Still, Walker acknowledges that the cultural shift is ongoing.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Policymakers can advocate for a healthcare system that acknowledges and addresses the kidney care crisis.
—Randy Simpkins, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The conversation was about power and Bregman acknowledges that’s down.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 June 2026
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The ruling closes a financial front in Britain’s asylum fight as Starmer’s government pursues new border controls, while Rwanda acknowledges the decision but highlights a dissent underscoring the case’s legal complexity.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The journalist acknowledges his months since leaving ABC News have been filled with new challenges.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Still, Walker acknowledges that the cultural shift is ongoing.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Policymakers can advocate for a healthcare system that acknowledges and addresses the kidney care crisis.
—Randy Simpkins, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The conversation was about power and Bregman acknowledges that’s down.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 June 2026
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The ruling closes a financial front in Britain’s asylum fight as Starmer’s government pursues new border controls, while Rwanda acknowledges the decision but highlights a dissent underscoring the case’s legal complexity.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The journalist acknowledges his months since leaving ABC News have been filled with new challenges.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledges
Verb
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That combination is far more psychologically powerful than the industry sometimes admits.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Now, the couple mostly laughs about the moment, even though Crawford admits the memory will probably stick with them forever.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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After 17 years behind bars, convicted for murdering his pregnant wife, Max is exonerated after someone else confesses to the crime.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Rafa confesses to eating chocolate in violation of his strict diet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The other, correspondingly, concedes it.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The mayor concedes some residents have concerns about the impact the gondola may have on the character of their quiet town.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Acknowledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledges. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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