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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in honors
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
an awards banquet to recognize local heroes
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Recent Examples of recognizes
Blakespear recognizes Women Who Inspire in Senate District 38, while Boerner hands out Women of Impact awards in the 77th Assembly District.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Sam is also a fantastic leader who recognizes that high-level filmmaking requires support.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
That sentence recognizes her concern, redirects the focus to your child and avoids engaging with the accusation about your past relationship.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Atkins recognizes the difficulty of navigating setbacks, and he has been impressed with the way Norfleet has gone about it.
—Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
In the alternate years, the department recognizes elementary schools and kindergarten through eighth grade schools.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Everyone recognizes the big-picture moments.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The American-Statesman's 2026 All-Central Texas Wrestling Team recognizes outstanding achievements this season.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Sam is also a fantastic leader who recognizes that high-level filmmaking requires support.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
That sentence recognizes her concern, redirects the focus to your child and avoids engaging with the accusation about your past relationship.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Atkins recognizes the difficulty of navigating setbacks, and he has been impressed with the way Norfleet has gone about it.
—Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
In the alternate years, the department recognizes elementary schools and kindergarten through eighth grade schools.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Everyone recognizes the big-picture moments.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The American-Statesman's 2026 All-Central Texas Wrestling Team recognizes outstanding achievements this season.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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John Keating, a combat veteran who served on the City Council for 15 years, pitched himself as an experienced politician who understands city government deeply.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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But for as much as Rick and Morty understands geekdom and storytelling conventions, the secret sauce is how much the series is interested in understanding feelings.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The monument honors the National Woman’s Party, which fought for suffrage in the early 19th century.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last year’s Oscars saw a five-year high in the ratings, with some crediting O’Brien’s relevance with a younger audience that knows him as the podcaster, not the late night host.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every Southern baker knows that there's nothing more delightful than making a caramel cake for friends and family.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a news release shared on social media, the Bell Police Department urged residents to stay alert due to an increase in reports related to the crime, which sees the suspects following their victims after cash is withdrawn.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Poznan Mayor Jacek Jaśkowiak sees domestic innovation as a third wave in Poland’s postsocialist economic development.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ariana Grande appreciates a good hair accessory.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of all people, Daines certainly appreciates the bigger political picture, having led Republicans’ Senate campaign committee during the 2024 cycle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rosi’s artistry grasps the limitations of being a long-term guest, visually juxtaposing the ancient and elemental, busts and people.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Sanders grasps the politics of an NFL locker room and the mindset of NFL veterans better than anybody.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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