1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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2
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
Fans might recognize her from the streamer's spooky period drama 1899 (2022) or its hit spy thriller Black Doves (2024–present).
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that infants who are better at detecting rhythm in music are also better at recognizing patterns in speech—an important skill for learning language.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
And any modern cinephiles should be delighted to see classics by John Carpenter, Amy Heckerling, Christopher Nolan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Ken Burns, and more all be recognized by the Film Registry.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Europe and other global jurisdictions recognize that in modern capitalism, transparency is a competitive advantage.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that infants who are better at detecting rhythm in music are also better at recognizing patterns in speech—an important skill for learning language.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
And any modern cinephiles should be delighted to see classics by John Carpenter, Amy Heckerling, Christopher Nolan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Ken Burns, and more all be recognized by the Film Registry.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Europe and other global jurisdictions recognize that in modern capitalism, transparency is a competitive advantage.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Used by more than just psychiatrists, the DSM is considered the very foundation of how mental health issues are understood.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images MONTREAL — Cole Caufield arrived for his on-air interview between the second and third periods Tuesday night understanding the exact situation in which his Montreal Canadiens found themselves.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shillinglaw says the most powerful stop is the small town of Ypres, where the Last Post Ceremony has been held nearly every night since the end of World War I to honor the men who died on the front lines in Flanders.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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About 80 warming centers were opened across the state, known as one of the nation's poorest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In other words, getting hit by the single most energetic particle presently known in all the Universe would have no noticeable effect on you at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sean, thank you so much for joining us.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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One man thanked them for not arresting him in front of his children.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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But this can be tricky to decipher without a medical degree.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2026
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So, the thinking went, every costume, prop, and line reading is there for a reason, infinite symbolism scattered across the frame for anyone determined enough to decipher it.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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Al-Maliki ended his second term in 2014 after the Obama administration’s growing frustration with his security blind spots that saw the rise of the Islamic State in the same year across a large swathe of Iraqi and Syrian territory.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Someone who should not stumble into this, who should not have to see the grave of her loved one defaced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Losing him is impossible to comprehend.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gleason appreciates Twitter founder Jack Dorsey for And Other Stuff, a $10 million initiative aimed at advancing Nostr and the decentralized web, and lists Shakespeare as one of their projects.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Because weddings often coincide with football weekends, summer festivals, and peak travel seasons, guests appreciate early notice.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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