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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
The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Vargo was recently honored with the Eagle Excellence Award for Cross Country, which recognizes students who made a positive impact on campus, within their teams and in the community.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The SkyNook claimed first place in the passenger comfort category of the Crystal Cabin Award, which recognizes innovative airplane cabin products and concepts at the Hamburg expo.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Detectives are turning to the public, hoping someone recognizes the men or can provide clues about their true identities.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The prize, which carries a $15,000 cash award, recognizes films that prominently feature South Florida in their story or production.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The plaque, which recognizes sales in Indonesia and has a peculiar backstory, is available through Steve Albini’s Closet, launched after the engineer’s death.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
His award recognizes his contributions to settle several questions in differential geometry that had puzzled mathematicians since the 1970s and 1980s.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Because the Vertigo is something everybody who lives here recognizes as central to a sort of framework of Los Angeles.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Vargo was recently honored with the Eagle Excellence Award for Cross Country, which recognizes students who made a positive impact on campus, within their teams and in the community.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The SkyNook claimed first place in the passenger comfort category of the Crystal Cabin Award, which recognizes innovative airplane cabin products and concepts at the Hamburg expo.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Detectives are turning to the public, hoping someone recognizes the men or can provide clues about their true identities.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The prize, which carries a $15,000 cash award, recognizes films that prominently feature South Florida in their story or production.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The plaque, which recognizes sales in Indonesia and has a peculiar backstory, is available through Steve Albini’s Closet, launched after the engineer’s death.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
His award recognizes his contributions to settle several questions in differential geometry that had puzzled mathematicians since the 1970s and 1980s.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Because the Vertigo is something everybody who lives here recognizes as central to a sort of framework of Los Angeles.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Mayor Mamdani understands the deadly seriousness of the task ahead.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The film fully understands what genre fans come to the platform for — strong scares, spooky atmosphere and a wild ride.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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This competition honors the future of non-fiction film and celebrates promising new talent.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming award honors new feature films that first aired or streamed on television (network, basic cable, pay cable, pay television, pay-per-view, interactive cable, broadband) or on an internet streaming platform.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump also said that no one knows the status of talks with Iran aside from himself and a handful of others, suggesting that negotiations are advancing despite the public appearance of a standstill.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Spain is an attractive place to film and Ariza knows what this means.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 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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Sophomore first baseman/pitcher Payton Cherep also appreciates what Miller contributes to the Trojans.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Carlos De La Torre appreciates a good sports car.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Odenkirk also grasps what to do and what not to do on camera.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 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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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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