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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 award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.
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Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The American-Statesman's 2026 All-Central Texas Wrestling Team recognizes outstanding achievements this season.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Detroit Police Department Anyone who recognizes the male, the Chevrolet or has any information about the incident is asked to call the agency's 3rd Precinct at 313-596-1340 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587, or submit a tip here.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
But having lived with Claire for 13 years now, Balfe recognizes that the revelation about Faith, which isn’t in Gabaldon’s books, has had unexpected repercussions.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, any savvy collector recognizes that Monet’s haystacks and Pollack’s action paintings were once novel outliers, too.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration even recognizes this asset as vital, awarding MP Materials Defense Department funding for domestic processing.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran’s future must be a secular republic grounded in pluralism, one that recognizes its multinational character, guarantees language and cultural rights, and devolves real power to regions.
—Jalil Pakray, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
And so this is a system that recognizes that.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The American-Statesman's 2026 All-Central Texas Wrestling Team recognizes outstanding achievements this season.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Detroit Police Department Anyone who recognizes the male, the Chevrolet or has any information about the incident is asked to call the agency's 3rd Precinct at 313-596-1340 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587, or submit a tip here.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
But having lived with Claire for 13 years now, Balfe recognizes that the revelation about Faith, which isn’t in Gabaldon’s books, has had unexpected repercussions.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, any savvy collector recognizes that Monet’s haystacks and Pollack’s action paintings were once novel outliers, too.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration even recognizes this asset as vital, awarding MP Materials Defense Department funding for domestic processing.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran’s future must be a secular republic grounded in pluralism, one that recognizes its multinational character, guarantees language and cultural rights, and devolves real power to regions.
—Jalil Pakray, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
And so this is a system that recognizes that.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Talarico clearly understands the task ahead.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Variety understands that Finan will play Spragg’s husband Ralph Marvell, a significant role in the film.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its name honors real estate developer Patrick Leonard Touhy, an Irish immigrant and real estate developer who helped shape Rogers Park.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The statue honors Texas Ranger Capt.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shakespeare’s fierce and primal tragedy follows the celebrated warrior who knows how to conquer enemies but not how to win hearts.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miller also pointed to Miami switching things up, but knows that can’t be an excuse.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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One notable recent addition is the Buyers’ Upfront, an invitation-only event for acquisition execs that takes place in the Lille Chamber of Commerce and sees a roster of series presented to buyers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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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The goal of any investor is to identify undervalued opportunities and get in before everyone else uncovers or appreciates that value.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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At Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, a resort known for its water gardens and signature scent, the housekeeping team appreciates the simple gesture of hanging up damp items.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Sanders grasps the politics of an NFL locker room and the mindset of NFL veterans better than anybody.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.—
Reylee Billingsley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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