1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in to honor
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 recognize
The entire process was powered by LG CNS’s Physical Works platform, with robots independently recognizing objects, making decisions, and coordinating tasks using Robot Foundation Model technology.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
From her years in telenovelas and her work for Telemundo and Netflix, del Castillo is recognized as a global star.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 May 2026
That film also won for Best Cinematography in a Documentary Film, recognizing the work of cinematographer Maxime Kathari.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
At the event’s finale, Lee presented Lindo with a key to the city and a proclamation recognizing the day.
—Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
From her years in telenovelas and her work for Telemundo and Netflix, del Castillo is recognized as a global star.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 May 2026
That film also won for Best Cinematography in a Documentary Film, recognizing the work of cinematographer Maxime Kathari.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
At the event’s finale, Lee presented Lindo with a key to the city and a proclamation recognizing the day.
—Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Brown doesn’t need social media to understand the opportunity at his fingertips.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s, Walt Disney understood that Disneyland was the necessary lifeline that allowed the Walt Disney Studios to survive the arrival of television.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The dinner was held under Queen Rania’s patronage, and the event honored the achievements of the nonprofit’s beneficiaries, expressed appreciation for its donors for their ongoing support, and aimed to secure funding for a new cohort of Jordanian youth to complete their higher education.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, the royal couple laid a bouquet of white flowers at the edge of the south reflecting pool, honoring the lives lost — including 67 British victims — during a brief ceremony on a chilly but sunny afternoon in lower Manhattan.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Local teachers and administrators know the needs of their children best.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The difficulty isn’t so much with what’s unknown as with what’s known.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In person, Magyar gives every indication of being magnanimous and down-to-earth, smiling easily, thanking everyone profusely, and treating his son with what looks like authentic affection, even when the cameras aren’t rolling.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The Packers announced the move and McManus posted a farewell to Green Bay on social media and thanked the organization, its fans and his teammates.—
Steve Megargee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The sublime—a concept introduced by the first-century philosopher Longinus and later refined by Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant—rests on an encounter with something too immense or too powerful for the human mind to comprehend fully.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But the story behind how Aurora arrived at this day is hard to comprehend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Libras can be superficial because the sign is ruled by Venus, which appreciates beauty, as Sarah calls Bonnie out for after her surgery.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Thyme is another plant that doesn't appreciate moisture or humidity.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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