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
By pointing out that flag-burning has occurred across the political spectrum, the commenter encouraged others to look beyond party lines and recognize that acts of protest aren't exclusive to one group.
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Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Insurers should also recognize that Gen-Z wants to engage with companies that prioritize sustainability, ethics and social responsibility.
—Abhishek Pakhira, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Along with the leaders of France and Canada, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day as a holiday in 1887 and other states followed suit.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
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Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Insurers should also recognize that Gen-Z wants to engage with companies that prioritize sustainability, ethics and social responsibility.
—Abhishek Pakhira, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Along with the leaders of France and Canada, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day as a holiday in 1887 and other states followed suit.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Empathy at Scale - Technologies that help individuals understand and respond to the needs of others across cultural and linguistic boundaries, transforming Malaysia's diversity into a source of collective intelligence.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The biggest advances will come from AI agents that harness the power of LLMs and data to deeply understand a business and drive outcomes.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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The presser at Minneapolis City Hall will honor the victims who were killed and injured yesterday and will act as a call to action to stop gun violence.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Labor Day is about honoring the American labor movement and its achievements.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some Minnesotans and national political commentators have said that, given these threats were known long before the shooting, the response of public safety officials was lacking.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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The bucks know there will be fights over the females.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Giuliani, his son, thanked those who reached out and called his father tough in a social media post on Sunday.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
1 Sep. 2025
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The post was shared on Hatton's Instagram Stories, with a caption thanking William, 43, and Kate.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For families deciphering what’s necessary and what to skip in a skin regimen, building a healthy routine for kids can be easy to manage.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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This was the biggest dust storm Phoenix had seen since July 5, 2011 — the storm by which all others are judged.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, meanwhile, see crime as one of their strongest political issues heading into the 2026 midterm elections.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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Though steam worlds are unlikely to harbor life, modeling them more precisely could help scientists better comprehend ocean planets better, which in turn would aid in directing our search for life beyond the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Employees need to comprehend through proper communication that zero trust is a safety measure that serves to safeguard both personnel and organizational assets, rather than expressing skepticism toward their actions.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kelley said that country's core fanbase has expanded to a point where artistry that expands so deeply outside the genre's traditions can still be appreciated and championed.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In addition, there are slots for SD and microSD/TF memory cards, while remote workers will appreciate the inclusion of a Gigabit Ethernet port for stable and wired internet access when holding video meetings.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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