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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
Easily recognized for its dramatic scenery and rugged landscapes, Scotland is also among the rare few destinations that have made a single drink worth an entire trip.
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Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Two other resolutions on placing conditions on military aid to Israel and recognizing a Palestinian state were referred to the DNC’s Middle East Working Group.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
The group has been recognized by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative and the American Heart Association.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Stitch Fix was early to recognize the opportunity of GLP-1 drugs.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Two other resolutions on placing conditions on military aid to Israel and recognizing a Palestinian state were referred to the DNC’s Middle East Working Group.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
The group has been recognized by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative and the American Heart Association.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Stitch Fix was early to recognize the opportunity of GLP-1 drugs.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Weiss understood why Soler was mad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Americans already understood it more than the cuisine of her native Laos — in many ways similar, but deeper, more umami-driven.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Opposition politician Nadezhdin, his supporters and other activist groups have filed for permission to hold rallies in dozens of cities on April 12, when Russia marks Cosmonautics Day, honoring the 1961 flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gentry also volunteered with several nonprofits and was a member of the Charlotte Symphony’s board, where he was honored for his service.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The singer posted about the experience on his Instagram, thanking those who worked on the video, noting that Mulligan contributed to the sound and his outfit.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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With festivities well underway, Glamour senior beauty editor Ariana Yaptangco delivered a celebratory toast thanking guests for their support and highlighting the months-long process and history behind the awards, which have been a tentpole project since 2003.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
9 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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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tabarrok cited a quote by the Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, that new things are harder to comprehend than old ones, even if the new ones might be better.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But with the Olympics and pro careers beckoning, the players admittedly didn’t fully comprehend what Knight meant.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Free, but registration is appreciated.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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