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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
The two top performers were recognized as the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach water polo players of the year.
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Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
This new list will recognize the world’s leading higher education institutions based on academic performance, student outcomes, and the institutional learning environment.
—Time Staff, Time, 20 June 2025
Editor’s Note: This article originally stated that officials believed Plano was the first municipality in Illinois to recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
It is recognized as one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 June 2025
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Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
This new list will recognize the world’s leading higher education institutions based on academic performance, student outcomes, and the institutional learning environment.
—Time Staff, Time, 20 June 2025
Editor’s Note: This article originally stated that officials believed Plano was the first municipality in Illinois to recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
It is recognized as one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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If the Emmys actually honored shows like this, just hand him the Emmy now.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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The brand played a key role in honoring Thai heritage through costume and set design, with characters like Belinda and Victoria styled in Jim Thompson caftans.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The Trump administration said the strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but the full extent of the damage is not known.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Shahn was known as a social realist: a painter of hardscrabble life who registered every spasm and twitch of the body politic, from the Great Depression to Vietnam.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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Khalil also thanked those who have supported him during his months-long detention.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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As the evening drew to a close, Laila warmly thanked those who had gathered to share and listen to her son’s writing, and to continue calling for his release.—
Margaret Busby
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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In other words, there was too much atmospheric static to decipher information using classical techniques.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
21 June 2025
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Mortgage professionals have mastered the art of deciphering hidden meanings, changing fears into wisdom and confusion into action.—
Neil Anders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Lorde keeps it casual in New York as she is seen outside of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on June 24.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Algorithmic Literacy encompasses comprehending how AI systems process information, make decisions and generate insights — not as programmers.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In his final days, which my young mind couldn’t fully comprehend, a fresh bottle sat by his hospital bed.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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For a band that broke up under a cloud of bitterness, Talking Heads still appreciate a good celebration.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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