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
Without acknowledging it, this bookstore is a synthesis of every experiment in children’s literature from Babar the Elephant and the Pere Castor series in France to Mickey Mouse and cartoons in the United States, via innovative graphic design in Czechoslovakia and Russia in the interwar period.
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Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As the record books also start to reflect their careers against one another, Prescott is acknowledging the impact Romo had in Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Zima, 40, shared a touching tribute to Drescher while acknowledging her striking outfit in a speech at the ceremony.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Run prevention and clubhouse intangibles were a major part of the calculus when the Cubs pursued Swanson as a free agent, acknowledging his contributions when the Atlanta Braves reemerged as a consistent contender and won the 2021 World Series.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
But there has been more controversy, with the NFL acknowledging earlier this season that officials missed false-start penalties by the Eagles’ offensive line on plays that ended up going in Philadelphia’s favor.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Once inseparable, the two artists’ relationship hit a turning point after Gunna was allowed to leave jail only after acknowledging that YSL functioned as a gang.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Hand in hand with this is acknowledging that San Diego has immense biodiversity, something that needs protecting.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As the record books also start to reflect their careers against one another, Prescott is acknowledging the impact Romo had in Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Zima, 40, shared a touching tribute to Drescher while acknowledging her striking outfit in a speech at the ceremony.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Run prevention and clubhouse intangibles were a major part of the calculus when the Cubs pursued Swanson as a free agent, acknowledging his contributions when the Atlanta Braves reemerged as a consistent contender and won the 2021 World Series.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
But there has been more controversy, with the NFL acknowledging earlier this season that officials missed false-start penalties by the Eagles’ offensive line on plays that ended up going in Philadelphia’s favor.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Once inseparable, the two artists’ relationship hit a turning point after Gunna was allowed to leave jail only after acknowledging that YSL functioned as a gang.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Hand in hand with this is acknowledging that San Diego has immense biodiversity, something that needs protecting.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledging
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Manchester City will be disappointed with throwing away two points in Monaco, with Erling Haaland, who scored twice, and Pep Guardiola admitting that improvements were necessary.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This plea allows a defendant to acknowledge prosecutors likely have enough evidence for a conviction without admitting guilt.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nickerson was immediately terminated after confessing to the behavior, McKinzie wrote in an email to the congregation at the time.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
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There's been lingering romantic tension between Crudup's UBA exec Cory Ellison and Witherspoon's anchor Bradley Jackson since early on in the Apple TV+ series, and despite Cory confessing his love for Bradley in season 2, things haven't quite worked out for them — yet.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite the side’s difficult start to the campaign, Mings has been one of the more impressive performers, with Villa conceding just four goals.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other teams appear to have no issue conceding 35 yards and are asking kickers to kick the ball far enough to trigger an automatic touchback.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Acknowledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledging. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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