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
Before boarding the American Airlines flight, a flight attendant at the gate made a PA announcement saying Jamaica is her home, speaking from the heart in acknowledging the situation on the ground.
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George Solis, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
With sources at the Guilds and studios acknowledging the state of the health plans going into next year’s talks, Ziffren’s prescription doesn’t sound far off base.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew settled with Giuffre out of court for millions in 2022 without acknowledging any wrongdoing.
—Alexandra Koch , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Fan ended off the session by re-emphasizing her roots, while acknowledging the growing reality of pan-Asian filmmaking.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The full story of Pharrell’s prolific year can’t be told without acknowledging yet another hometown triumph.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Andrew settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre without acknowledging any wrongdoing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
On July 30, 2024, Ozer signed a plea agreement with prosecutors acknowledging his intent to defraud and obtain money from the Safehaven production under false pretenses.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The American captain revisited the controversy during the same press conference, acknowledging the difficulty of the decision and finally revealing the ultimate reason behind his choice.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
George Solis, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
With sources at the Guilds and studios acknowledging the state of the health plans going into next year’s talks, Ziffren’s prescription doesn’t sound far off base.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew settled with Giuffre out of court for millions in 2022 without acknowledging any wrongdoing.
—Alexandra Koch , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Fan ended off the session by re-emphasizing her roots, while acknowledging the growing reality of pan-Asian filmmaking.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The full story of Pharrell’s prolific year can’t be told without acknowledging yet another hometown triumph.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Andrew settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre without acknowledging any wrongdoing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
On July 30, 2024, Ozer signed a plea agreement with prosecutors acknowledging his intent to defraud and obtain money from the Safehaven production under false pretenses.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The American captain revisited the controversy during the same press conference, acknowledging the difficulty of the decision and finally revealing the ultimate reason behind his choice.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledging
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Making room for levity is, then, a way of admitting the human—not through the granular and intimate detail that lends Ferrante’s novels their power but through a broader concession to nature.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attest data supports concerns around mental health, with a quarter of parents admitting their child struggles often.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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The victim’s grandson, 17-year-old Jadynn Hamilton, was arrested and charged in connection with her death that evening after allegedly confessing to the crime, per the outlets.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 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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The result was comprehensive, with Spain only conceding one goal en route to the 4-0 victory over Italy in the final.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nearly everyone is conceding some exceptions due to these complications.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Acknowledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledging. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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