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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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2
as in loves
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciates
The subtle piping along the border gives it a refined look, and Baker appreciates that the fluffiness feels full without being too exaggerated, which is great for those who prefer a more minimal bedspread.
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Hughes appreciates the position the team has earned, with an inside track on a playoff spot for a second straight year, and was obviously willing to bet that this group of players will get it to the finish line.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The goal of any investor is to identify undervalued opportunities and get in before everyone else uncovers or appreciates that value.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
At Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, a resort known for its water gardens and signature scent, the housekeeping team appreciates the simple gesture of hanging up damp items.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is readying for the first session of its annual Artist Demonstration program, just one of the ways the nonprofit embraces and appreciates art and artists and helps strengthen its members’ artistic skills.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Geneva Faye appreciates the literary curation and is delighted by today’s choice of Simone de Beauvoir.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is no question that Penner appreciates what Paton has done.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
If your idea of happiness is a gentle nudge of a nose, soft eyes that follow you from room to room and a best friend who appreciates life’s simple moments, Apple may be your girl.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Hughes appreciates the position the team has earned, with an inside track on a playoff spot for a second straight year, and was obviously willing to bet that this group of players will get it to the finish line.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The goal of any investor is to identify undervalued opportunities and get in before everyone else uncovers or appreciates that value.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
At Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, a resort known for its water gardens and signature scent, the housekeeping team appreciates the simple gesture of hanging up damp items.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is readying for the first session of its annual Artist Demonstration program, just one of the ways the nonprofit embraces and appreciates art and artists and helps strengthen its members’ artistic skills.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Geneva Faye appreciates the literary curation and is delighted by today’s choice of Simone de Beauvoir.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is no question that Penner appreciates what Paton has done.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
If your idea of happiness is a gentle nudge of a nose, soft eyes that follow you from room to room and a best friend who appreciates life’s simple moments, Apple may be your girl.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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Construction increases fire risk.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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My makeup artist loves me for it.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Deadline understands that the company, which is behind series such as Netflix’s The Hunting Wives, USA Network’s The Rainmaker and ABC’s The Rookie, is restructuring its Worldwide Television Distribution Group.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Poor Bella’s horribly adverse reaction to the virus makes for a great jump scare in the moment and also an exclamation point on the season overall, emphasizing that no one really understands how this virus works.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The play may be the thing, but for anyone who admires the work of Riz Ahmed, the whatever Riz Ahmed is doing next is the real thing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ghana’s gold regulators introduced a new sliding‑scale royalty rate that rises in line with bullion prices, despite opposition from China, the US, and mining executives.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Additional upside, the analyst noted, could come from Tesla's Optimus humanoid segment, which Perry values at over $30 billion.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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As a whole, Minnesota values the versatile forward.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shakespeare’s fierce and primal tragedy follows the celebrated warrior who knows how to conquer enemies but not how to win hearts.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miller also pointed to Miami switching things up, but knows that can’t be an excuse.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Perssonatti wears T-shirts in winter because of the heat intolerance and Ward respects that by piling on blankets and other covers.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is largely a decision that could come down to how much the committee respects the depth of the Big Ten versus the top of the Big 12.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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