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
The report calls on industry leaders, investors and policymakers to recognize their place in the interconnected system of fashion to advance the push for a decarbonized textile future.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
This year, now that the Academy is finally recognizing casting directors for their work — with the launch of a casting category — there’s a world where Maisler could snag more than one nomination.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The city needs to recognize that for-profit land development will always drive prices far higher than the actual value of the land.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Can’t Tamra recognize that maybe this is the turning point?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
This year, now that the Academy is finally recognizing casting directors for their work — with the launch of a casting category — there’s a world where Maisler could snag more than one nomination.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The city needs to recognize that for-profit land development will always drive prices far higher than the actual value of the land.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Can’t Tamra recognize that maybe this is the turning point?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Both also connected really deeply with their big-name players and understood how to communicate with those individuals to get the best out of them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Deadline understands that 26 crew members of Tulsa King‘s 600-member crew were asked not to return for Season 4, which is expected to resume production in a week.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Authorities were able to track exactly where Arredondo was after a stranger who lives in Mexico left a message about his whereabouts on a GoFundMe page the family had set up to honor Paolos after his death, per the outlets.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pop star was honored by Time on Thursday night in New York City alongside other breakout talents, including Jonathan Bailey, Lainey Wilson, Jack Quaid, Damson Idris, Monica Barbaro, Tramell Tillman and Teyana Taylor.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Also known as irritable hip, the condition is due to inflammation of the hip joint lining.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Larson, the only Asian American to race full-time in NASCAR, has not won a race since May, totaling 24 consecutive races but thanked his crew chief Cliff Daniels for keeping the team together.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The entire squad and coaching staff were present (the Frenchman thanked them repeatedly), except for Carvajal, who was absent due to a family issue.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its inscriptions are currently being deciphered.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Say the managers see a software provider on the block at a bargain price, and want to add it to a tech portfolio.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Conversely, first responders wouldn’t be able to see what's going on inside the aircraft.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This included their ability to understand and reason with language and the ability to visualize and comprehend objects and their relations in space.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind, there are also often guest service perks available; Ali shares that visitors appreciate Langham’s butler suite services, which include unpacking, ironing, and arranging wardrobes for guests.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pokémon fans will appreciate Jhené Aiko's 2019 Halloween costume as Ash Ketchum, the franchise's protagonist.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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