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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
Shannah Miller, vice president of marketing at distributor Fathom Entertainment, recognized the model’s potential early on.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Officials will recognize 22 local businesses and organizations that have operated for more than 100 years, some of which connect to some of the city’s earliest residents, said Mayor Chris Branscum.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Now he will be recognized for his long tenure in and with Kansas City.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the lowest-budget film ever to gross $1 million.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Officials will recognize 22 local businesses and organizations that have operated for more than 100 years, some of which connect to some of the city’s earliest residents, said Mayor Chris Branscum.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Now he will be recognized for his long tenure in and with Kansas City.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the lowest-budget film ever to gross $1 million.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Senate faculty want to understand how the administration will balance the budget in ways that preserve the academic mission.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some people didn’t understand how someone like Van Der Beek didn’t leave his family enough money, even though the actor had spoken openly about his money struggles due to cancer treatments.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Celebrated by over 2 billion people — primarily in East and Southeast Asian cultures — Lunar New Year focuses on family reunions, honoring ancestors and welcoming good fortune and prosperity into the coming year.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bass, who was politically weakened by her performance during the fire and its aftermath, was already facing more than two dozen challengers looking to oust her in the June 2 primary — the vast majority little known to the public and not expected to pose any threat.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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One note e-mailed Monday to the KOLD-TV newsroom in Tucson included information that only the abductor would know, anchor Mary Coleman told CNN.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Gus, thank you so much for joining us.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Your future self will thank you.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pitch tipping — the art of deciphering what might be coming based on small tells a pitcher might have — is a legal and common practice.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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How fans experience the game and how referees decipher controversial calls will only get better as visual AI advances.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Visits to the shrine are seen by Japan's neighbors as evidence of a lack of remorse for Japan's wartime past.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The model, called RynnBrain, is designed to help robots comprehend the physical world around them and identify objects.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bronwyn sleeps outside for no reason that the regular human mind can comprehend.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead, expect fellow guests who appreciate the town’s downtown dining scene, stellar maritime museum, and scenic river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ayla Loon’s artistry goes beyond song craft, and Funnybone clearly understands the multi-layered approach that needs to be taken to best appreciate the music.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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