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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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Recent Examples of appreciate
Priced around $325, it's recommended served neat to appreciate its intricacies.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Perhaps more important, though, Cabeca appreciates the community engagement unfolding before her eyes.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Families with kids will appreciate the paved Room on the Broom trail, themed after the beloved British children’s story and full of clues and charming signage, as well as the chance to search for the wooden Gruffalo statue.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Perhaps more important, though, Cabeca appreciates the community engagement unfolding before her eyes.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Families with kids will appreciate the paved Room on the Broom trail, themed after the beloved British children’s story and full of clues and charming signage, as well as the chance to search for the wooden Gruffalo statue.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Hughton, whose father is from Accra, understands the frustration of a fanbase starved of success for so long.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In cosmology itself, there has been quite a bit of progress in the past five years to develop the theoretical techniques to understand these three-dimensional data that have been gathered by new devices….—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The video’s props, which were primarily designed using cardboard and felt, were displayed in glass cases for visitors to admire.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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For up to a month, Luban remained in a spot off the southern coast of India that is known for high food productivity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known and can spread easily, especially among unvaccinated or undervaccinated populations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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If travel beckons, sketch a simple itinerary that respects your budget, then let plans evolve as new insights appear naturally.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The only thing that regimes like Iran will ultimately respect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Flores, captain of the Negra Francisca, said the vessel — valued around $400,000 — belonged to his father, 84.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The deal is costing Fox $160 per share, using a combination of cash and Fox stock, and valuing Roku at $22 billion in total.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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