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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
Waterhouse appreciates a statement heel moment.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Sill appreciates that Glacier isn’t too stark, warm, or cool.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Perhaps more important, though, Cabeca appreciates the community engagement unfolding before her eyes.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
But Gibbard appreciates how fans have reassessed Plans similarly years later.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Thompson appreciates cartoons that do this well.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
Voters want to know that a candidate sees them, understands their struggles, and appreciates that most people’s lives are not measured in stock options and quarterly earnings reports.
—John Shallman, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The person appreciates the pep talk.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Sill appreciates that Glacier isn’t too stark, warm, or cool.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Perhaps more important, though, Cabeca appreciates the community engagement unfolding before her eyes.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
But Gibbard appreciates how fans have reassessed Plans similarly years later.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Thompson appreciates cartoons that do this well.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
Voters want to know that a candidate sees them, understands their struggles, and appreciates that most people’s lives are not measured in stock options and quarterly earnings reports.
—John Shallman, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The person appreciates the pep talk.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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Researchers think that making art also increases neuroplasticity (the ability to form new connections).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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That increases the risk that individuals’ personal data could be exposed, misused or commercialized without their consent.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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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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Reid understands that people are used to seeing her as her characters or through the lens of her projects but that’s not the full picture.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Essentially, every top Premier League team admires Rogers.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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One local customer found her work on social media and admires it.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Love Goddess Venus rises in your 10th House of Career and Status, standing opposite cosmic detective Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so public goals confront private truths that need recognition.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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And the market still values the company as a stack of separate apps.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Choose clarity that respects courage, community, and your steady heart.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Your inventive mind can simplify complex pieces, so suggest a clearer process that respects both independence and connection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Appreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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