as in admitting
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 acknowledging
While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2026
The event created space for conversation about how advances in at‑home beauty devices are becoming part of evolving personal care routines, while acknowledging the experiences of people navigating hormonal conditions that can affect skin and hair growth.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The judge also ordered Malik to write a letter every December 20 while on probation acknowledging what happened and reflecting on how the crime affected her life.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Wang also said China appreciates Iran’s pledge to not develop nuclear weapons, while acknowledging Iran's legitimate right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The rule, which was withdrawn March 16, would have also required indoor tanning facility users to sign a form acknowledging the risk of cancer, early skin aging and other health effects.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Wallstedt made no excuses for the roughest outing of his seven career playoff starts, acknowledging that Colorado, with its hockey version of fast break offense, is a much different challenge than Dallas, which played a more meticulous and patient offensive game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
In another, the company delayed paying a customer for months while internally acknowledging the payment should have been approved.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Following reporting on the city actively paying Dustman, The Star made another records request, which sought a copy of the separation agreement on April 1 but has yet to receive any correspondence acknowledging the records request.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2026
The event created space for conversation about how advances in at‑home beauty devices are becoming part of evolving personal care routines, while acknowledging the experiences of people navigating hormonal conditions that can affect skin and hair growth.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The judge also ordered Malik to write a letter every December 20 while on probation acknowledging what happened and reflecting on how the crime affected her life.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Wang also said China appreciates Iran’s pledge to not develop nuclear weapons, while acknowledging Iran's legitimate right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The rule, which was withdrawn March 16, would have also required indoor tanning facility users to sign a form acknowledging the risk of cancer, early skin aging and other health effects.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Wallstedt made no excuses for the roughest outing of his seven career playoff starts, acknowledging that Colorado, with its hockey version of fast break offense, is a much different challenge than Dallas, which played a more meticulous and patient offensive game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
In another, the company delayed paying a customer for months while internally acknowledging the payment should have been approved.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Following reporting on the city actively paying Dustman, The Star made another records request, which sought a copy of the separation agreement on April 1 but has yet to receive any correspondence acknowledging the records request.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledging
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DeSantis stopped shy of admitting during a press conference on Thursday that the site would be closed, only noting that both parties were discussing operations moving forward.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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In October 2014, TMZ obtained an audio recording of Collins allegedly confessing in a 2012 joint therapy session with then-wife Faye Grant to molesting underage girls.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Robinson left a handwritten note for his romantic partner confessing to the crime, and also confessed to friends on the chat room platform Discord, prosecutors said.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their final away game might not look great but Chelsea are on one of the worst runs in the club’s history, losing the last six games while conceding 14 goals and scoring only one.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Led by forward Trinity Rodman, the Spirit have scored 10 goals while conceding just four through seven matches.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Acknowledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledging. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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