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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
King Charles hosted the event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
While a regular trackpad responds only to simple taps, the Trackpad Pro detects different levels of force, recognizes gestures, and delivers a consistent zero-latency response across its entire surface.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
With this paradigm shift in job roles, Greathouse recognizes that business leaders may often be hesitant in adopting AI.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants (an honor that highlights restaurants offering high-quality food at reasonable prices), recognizes 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types, shining a national and international spotlight on the varied cuisines and talented chefs of the South.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
My nearly two-year-old son recognizes that late-morning stroller walks might be an opportunity for a croissant and makes demands accordingly.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Determined by the Accessories Council Board, the award recognizes one product or brand that has stood the test of time.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
In total, the 2025 Michelin Guide American South recognizes 228 restaurants across 44 cuisine types, spanning Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
This recognizes eateries for great food at a great value.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
While a regular trackpad responds only to simple taps, the Trackpad Pro detects different levels of force, recognizes gestures, and delivers a consistent zero-latency response across its entire surface.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
With this paradigm shift in job roles, Greathouse recognizes that business leaders may often be hesitant in adopting AI.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants (an honor that highlights restaurants offering high-quality food at reasonable prices), recognizes 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types, shining a national and international spotlight on the varied cuisines and talented chefs of the South.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
My nearly two-year-old son recognizes that late-morning stroller walks might be an opportunity for a croissant and makes demands accordingly.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Determined by the Accessories Council Board, the award recognizes one product or brand that has stood the test of time.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
In total, the 2025 Michelin Guide American South recognizes 228 restaurants across 44 cuisine types, spanning Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
This recognizes eateries for great food at a great value.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Even if no one understands the movie reference, this is still a fun look for Halloween night.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The free event honors the dead through community altars, art, sugar skull making workshops and live performances.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors people of African and African Caribbean heritage who are shaping business, culture and society.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bo knows Before Game 6, Bichette strayed from a script every player reads in their platform year.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Everyone knows about LeBron James, Steph Curry and those top-level superstars.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During Partition, Hamida sees Ram Chand leaving for India.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 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
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In addition to being around her work, Zohran appreciates the significance behind it.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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But regardless of whether Game 6 is a win or a loss, LA's choice of apparel on the field will show that the Dodgers' pitchers have big hearts, and Vesia surely appreciates the gesture.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
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The film delves into the then-trendy topic of the occult, adapting Ira Levin’s best-selling novel about a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) in a stylish Manhattan apartment building who slowly realizes that her husband (John Cassavetes) is in league with the Satanists downstairs.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sitting up, Rosemary realizes her back and sides are covered in bright red scratches.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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