1
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
As a leader in outdoor apparel and footwear, VF Corporation recognizes its responsibility to protect the very environment that inspires and sustains its business.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
This year, the program recognizes Euzhan Palcy for her contributions to cinema.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Singer @tatemcrae is on the TIME100Next list, where TIME recognizes the leaders making change right now.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
This guidance recognizes crypto's volatility while acknowledging its role in diversified portfolios.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
For families navigating migration, investment, and generational change, Hernandez provides a framework for continuity that recognizes cultural nuance, financial complexity, and human emotion.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The president recognizes these problems, White House officials tells CNN, and has increased pressure on his administration to address them urgently.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Outstanding Performer of the Year Award recognizes actors who have delivered exceptional performances.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Golden Spoon Distinction recognizes businesses and culinary leaders who help shape the community.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
This year, the program recognizes Euzhan Palcy for her contributions to cinema.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Singer @tatemcrae is on the TIME100Next list, where TIME recognizes the leaders making change right now.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
This guidance recognizes crypto's volatility while acknowledging its role in diversified portfolios.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
For families navigating migration, investment, and generational change, Hernandez provides a framework for continuity that recognizes cultural nuance, financial complexity, and human emotion.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The president recognizes these problems, White House officials tells CNN, and has increased pressure on his administration to address them urgently.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Outstanding Performer of the Year Award recognizes actors who have delivered exceptional performances.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Golden Spoon Distinction recognizes businesses and culinary leaders who help shape the community.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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He's been around and really is an amazing writer, amazing craftsman, really understands the industry, and was really able to dig into these characters.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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The administration understands the profound risks involved — particularly the catastrophic damage to US credibility if such an operation failed or descended into prolonged conflict.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each September, the museum’s Henry Street Heritage Festival honors African American heritage with crafts, performances, and kids’ activities.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Her previous visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan’s war dead, including war criminals, have drawn criticism from China and South Korea, which see the site as a symbol of Tokyo’s wartime aggression.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Adding to the uncertainty is that no one knows exactly how many tankers full of fuel SpaceX will need to launch to give Starship enough gas for a moon-landing mission, which NASA has planned for mid-2027.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Who knows… maybe in the next life.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Why automakers are turning to drones Toyota’s drone proposal highlights a shift in how the automotive industry sees unmanned aerial systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite these headwinds, and Elliott’s criticism about the brand being spread too thin, Krishnan sees room for new products under the Gatorade banner.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 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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My body no longer deciphers its signals correctly.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Verdict The Ninja CREAMI 7-in-1 is a great ice cream maker for anyone who appreciates a specialty recipe—or wants to bond with their family, for that matter.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The photo shows Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on one knee as Swift grasps his face.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Valeria finally grasps the extent of Manu’s deception after finding Bea dead in her hotel room.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, with the help of a network page, Elsbeth realizes that Mickey II was empty when Scotty died.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lo realizes that Richard had a personal reason to kill Anne, and has further reasons to kill Carrie and her, too, to eliminate the possibility of Carrie going to the police or Lo reporting on Anne’s real plans for her foundation.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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