COGNIZING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cognizing

verb

present participle of cognize

as in knowing

to have a clear idea of the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything

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The candles are all different lengths, gradually burning out, and there’s no way of knowing how long each one is.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
In cities like Atlanta, inking deals can rely on knowing the right people or on multigenerational relationships.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of knowing

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Under the memorandum of understanding the two sides signed in June that collapsed within days, Iran's nuclear program was meant to be discussed over a 60-day period.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Still, understanding your own reason for saying yes or no can make the decision much easier.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

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Understanding that this is policy is crucial for comprehending how Israeli soldiers are expected to dutifully erase entire villages without questioning orders.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
By utilizing three classes of agents, Microsoft is effectively comprehending the entire threat lifecycle.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehending

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An alderman should advocate vigorously for the ward while recognizing that decisions about taxes, development, transportation, public safety and city finances affect millions of residents.

— Vince Fattore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Kacey Musgraves will do the musical performance for Dolly, but there’ll be other elements of the tribute just recognizing Dolly’s impact in music and culture.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognizing

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For these scrolls, the best method for virtually unrolling and deciphering text would be to scan for lead first, according to Seiler.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
The first person to make progress on deciphering the stone was Thomas Young, a British Egyptologist who was also a respected physician and physicist.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of deciphering

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Congress ultimately adopted this image in the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, with a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows in one foot, and an olive branch representing peace in the other.

— Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026
Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of grasping

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That this particular kind of writing — and of seeing and explaining the world to readers — is going away with Swed, is truly a tragedy.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
How Floridians who seek compensation for damages from their insurers are seeing their claims rejected more often, in the wake of the sharp new limits on their ability to sue.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

Here’s what to know—and why consumers may be perceiving a greater number of outbreaks than usual, despite what the data shows.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Many are dissatisfied with democracy, perceiving participation as mere consultation without consequence.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of perceiving

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