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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
Hometown Heroes recognizes and supports the men and women who wore the uniform of the United States.
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Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Richie, an audiophile, immediately recognizes the artist and sparks up a conversation.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Known as the Oscars of the food world, the prize annually recognizes some of the best chefs, food writers, critics, journalists and restaurateurs in the country.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The shop, which has only been in business for seven years, has been nominated for the Eisner Award, which recognizes the best retail shop in the world, for the third time.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
The firm recognizes that the information itself is often available, yet it may be distributed across multiple sources, each with its own level of detail, often in a confusing way.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
In 2025, Tomlinson was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters, an honor society that recognizes distinctive literary achievement.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual in the entertainment world who personifies the industry’s dedication to humanitarian, cultural and charitable causes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026
The tribute recognizes Canadians whose success opens the way for industry change and access for members of underrepresented communities.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Richie, an audiophile, immediately recognizes the artist and sparks up a conversation.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Known as the Oscars of the food world, the prize annually recognizes some of the best chefs, food writers, critics, journalists and restaurateurs in the country.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The shop, which has only been in business for seven years, has been nominated for the Eisner Award, which recognizes the best retail shop in the world, for the third time.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
The firm recognizes that the information itself is often available, yet it may be distributed across multiple sources, each with its own level of detail, often in a confusing way.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
In 2025, Tomlinson was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters, an honor society that recognizes distinctive literary achievement.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual in the entertainment world who personifies the industry’s dedication to humanitarian, cultural and charitable causes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026
The tribute recognizes Canadians whose success opens the way for industry change and access for members of underrepresented communities.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Enyedi, a veteran director whose 1989 debut My 20th Century was a small arthouse phenomenon back in the day, and whose 2017 film On Body and Soul won the Golden Bear at Berlin and was nominated for an Oscar, understands her audience the way a scientist understands their subject.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Last July, Wolfson found Barahona competent, ruling that Barahona was capable of aiding his defense attorneys and understands the severity of the penalties should he be found guilty.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The $1,500 Caneva Scholarship honors the band’s longtime director Don Caneva who began the concert honoring student musicians over 20 years ago.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The award recognizes outstanding achievement in casting and honors the creative contribution casting directors make to the success of film and television.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Holmes knows the difference between a hundred and forty types of tobacco ash.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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No one ever quite knows how an event will be interrupted, a notion that was proved bizarrely at last week’s World Snooker Championships when an audience member halted proceedings to protest about the BBC licence fee.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or who sees someone in crisis, should call 911, 211 or 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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South Florida frequently sees sargassum washing ashore on its beaches, but the brown seaweed generally isn't harmful to humans.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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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
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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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Wang also said China appreciates Iran’s pledge to not develop nuclear weapons, while acknowledging Iran's legitimate right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Henson appreciates this approach.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Odenkirk also grasps what to do and what not to do on camera.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rosi’s artistry grasps the limitations of being a long-term guest, visually juxtaposing the ancient and elemental, busts and people.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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