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
This excerpt explores how scientists first began recognizing that oxygen didn’t billow up into the atmosphere until roughly halfway through Earth‘s existence — and how the arrival of this highly reactive gas fundamentally changed the planet from the seafloor to the stratosphere.
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Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Katzenbach and Smith go through the obvious teamwork values of listening, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support, recognizing the achievement of others, etc.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
In the past few years, that has meant employing artificial intelligence to recognize the neural activity patterns that reveal a person's intention to speak, or pick up a bar of chocolate.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2025
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Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Katzenbach and Smith go through the obvious teamwork values of listening, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support, recognizing the achievement of others, etc.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
In the past few years, that has meant employing artificial intelligence to recognize the neural activity patterns that reveal a person's intention to speak, or pick up a bar of chocolate.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 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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These powerful stellar explosions serve as cosmic lighthouses, helping astronomers measure vast cosmic distances and understand the accelerating expansion of the universe.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.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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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 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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The parliamentarian determined that a provision to bar immigrants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, should also be removed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
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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Kyle Rittenhouse, who rose to fame in conservative circles during the pandemic, is now nowhere to be seen online.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Israeli intelligence has also monitored the reaction to the campaign among Iranian leadership, which has struggled to comprehend the extent of the damage, the Israeli official said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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