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
Then, drive 20 minutes down the road to the Cape Coast Castle Museum, which acknowledges the grim atrocities and consequences of slavery.
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Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
That’s right, this bill will be a bonanza for bottom-feeding trial attorneys ready to dive onto any action that even acknowledges a community’s cultural heritage, celebrates LGBTQ Floridians or celebrates the erasure of racial boundaries.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As one of the few female cinematographers in film, Arkapaw acknowledges the responsibility that comes with helping pave the way for greater visibility.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Chapman acknowledges that early growth required patience, particularly in building trust with PEO carriers, but as credibility expanded, the company developed a national network capable of supporting industries ranging from construction and healthcare to professional services and manufacturing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Festival artistic director Carl Spence acknowledges that March is kind of a dead zone for film festivals — post Oscars and pre-Cannes/Venice/Toronto — but that’s a plus.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
The writer acknowledges receipt of an article Torren wrote for a local paper.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Previous co-stars Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera are notably not returning for this film, and Gooding acknowledges that their absence is felt.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
That’s right, this bill will be a bonanza for bottom-feeding trial attorneys ready to dive onto any action that even acknowledges a community’s cultural heritage, celebrates LGBTQ Floridians or celebrates the erasure of racial boundaries.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As one of the few female cinematographers in film, Arkapaw acknowledges the responsibility that comes with helping pave the way for greater visibility.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Chapman acknowledges that early growth required patience, particularly in building trust with PEO carriers, but as credibility expanded, the company developed a national network capable of supporting industries ranging from construction and healthcare to professional services and manufacturing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Festival artistic director Carl Spence acknowledges that March is kind of a dead zone for film festivals — post Oscars and pre-Cannes/Venice/Toronto — but that’s a plus.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
The writer acknowledges receipt of an article Torren wrote for a local paper.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Previous co-stars Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera are notably not returning for this film, and Gooding acknowledges that their absence is felt.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledges
Verb
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The company admits this is a demand issue.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 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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Sam, a food stylist, concedes that being in a wealthy suburban enclave may have led her to be a little more brash than usual.—
Nora DeLigter,
Curbed,
6 Mar. 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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