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recognizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of recognize

as in understands

to have a clear idea of finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

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as in honors

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 recognizes The Paley Honors Award recognizes landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the media industry, and its gala will feature a special tribute celebrating each honoree’s distinguished career and creative legacy. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Now in its 13th year, the initiative recognizes rising talent across the screen industries, offering year-round career support, mentorship, networking opportunities and full BAFTA membership. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 Van Daalen said the award recognizes more than the quality of the coffee. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights recognizes sensitive biometric information, but its comprehensive access, deletion and opt-out rights target a narrow class of very large advertising and technology businesses. — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information about to the incident is asked to contact the Danbury Police Department at 203-797-4611. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026 The election timing was mostly coincidental, though Prigge recognizes the relevance of Sidney Lumet’s film — about a man robbing a bank to fund his lover’s gender-affirming surgery — in 2026. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026 The 2026 Hall of Fame Award, which recognizes a brand that has created a lasting legacy, was presented to Hearts on Fire, which is celebrating its 30th year anniversary. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Tia recognizes the maneuver almost immediately, but the train has already left the station, as Wendy’s four degrees continue to pester Robert. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

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Additional pressures In reaching her own historic milestone as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft, Proctor understands that a historic moment like this carries not just incredible significance but a fair amount of personal pressure as well.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Still, Taiwan understands Washington’s determination to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and is willing to support that effort.

— LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

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The award honors filmmakers of substantial achievement who represent the future of cinema.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
The scholarship honors Houlihan, who died in November 2025 after deciding to end treatment for the colon cancer he’d been diagnosed with a few years earlier, and his first wife, Kat Houlihan, who died suddenly in 2000.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of knows

Verb

What the viewer sees is how a GM’s decisions require expertise extending beyond straight analytical capability.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
As King Olav Haraldsson wages a brutal campaign to unite Norway under one throne and one God, Aud, a gifted blacksmith, sees her world torn apart.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sees

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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.

— Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of comprehends

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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.

— Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025

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