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
Before this research, scientists didn't recognize that some nearby gamma-ray bursts are also part of this massive structure.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2025
But recognizing it is the first step to correcting it and building a healthier relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Related article Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and several other regions soon after Putin’s announcement.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2025
But recognizing it is the first step to correcting it and building a healthier relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Related article Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and several other regions soon after Putin’s announcement.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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How to help people process, understand and live with this to the best of their ability is really the key to having the best quality of life.—
Michelle Riba,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Long train trips were designed for those who understand the old adage of appreciating the journey, not just the destination.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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If remote work is meant to provide balance and flexibility, companies need to honor that by reconsidering when cameras are required and how much notice is given for video meetings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Across history, grief has long been honored as a sacred rite of passage.—
Devi Brown,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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Okay, Emily’s mom knows her as faith and is referring to some mysterious fire.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, Seong-je knows no loyalty, and agrees to beat up Si-eun for Baek-jin on the morning of the fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs millions of dollars, CEO says Duolingo adds chess to educational offers.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In one of the clips Gabrielle shared, Theresa stood in front of a ‘78’ cake covered in yellow flowers and expressed her gratitude ‘thanking God for a beautiful sunshine day.’ Half & Half Actress Essence Atkins was also there to celebrate mama Theresa and commented on Union’s post.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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The generous release of Tahoe 100M is a potential turning point for deciphering cancer vulnerabilities at scale and can trigger an open-source data sharing momentum in cancer research.—
Amelia Palermo,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys are one of those teams deciphering between the talents in the final stack of players, as owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on Tuesday that this is the latest that the team has ever gone without having their board in place.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sey, who saw an opening in the market for a brand that speaks out on behalf of females everywhere, noted that no other athletic label is doing what XX-XY Athletics sets out to accomplish.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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This inspired Kay to see more of the world for herself.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Coming back, suddenly, as a stadium act is hard to comprehend for the Ragweed frontman.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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Utilize process intelligence to bridge the gap between employees and machine workflows, leveraging AI to capture and comprehend data.—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While urbanites gaze at Jaffe’s monumental canvas, naturalists may appreciate Reyes with Leon Tovar Gallery (Stand 366).—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those individual developments are characteristic of a group that appreciates feedback.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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