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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
In 2025, Juntos won an award from Slow Food Phoenix, an organization that recognizes food producers for their sourcing, community involvement and environmental impact.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Preventing the entry of the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Keeper of the Holy Land, moreover in a central solemnity for the faith such as Palm Sunday, constitutes an offense not only for believers, but for every community that recognizes religious freedom.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Zara has just been accepted into both Mensa, a high-IQ society that recognizes the top 2% of the population, and Intertel, an even more exclusive group limited to the top 1%.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has spent time in boardrooms recognizes how quickly the momentum of a conversation can tilt toward agreement.
—Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Looking back, Carter barely recognizes herself in the pictures and news coverage from the years after Bethany disappeared.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes several cancers as being presumptively linked to Agent Orange.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Koch recognizes that most people are unlikely to temporarily expand their consciousness in such ways.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
At least someone recognizes her.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Preventing the entry of the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Keeper of the Holy Land, moreover in a central solemnity for the faith such as Palm Sunday, constitutes an offense not only for believers, but for every community that recognizes religious freedom.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Zara has just been accepted into both Mensa, a high-IQ society that recognizes the top 2% of the population, and Intertel, an even more exclusive group limited to the top 1%.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has spent time in boardrooms recognizes how quickly the momentum of a conversation can tilt toward agreement.
—Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Looking back, Carter barely recognizes herself in the pictures and news coverage from the years after Bethany disappeared.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes several cancers as being presumptively linked to Agent Orange.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Koch recognizes that most people are unlikely to temporarily expand their consciousness in such ways.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
At least someone recognizes her.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Toussaint, the alumna who lives nearby, understands the dangers of crossing, even with the pedestrian signal.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their exits stem from creative decisions around their storylines, THR understands.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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The game honors the weight of player choices from the original, allowing players to define whether Chloe survived the storm in Arcadia Bay and the nature of their relationship — whether friends or lovers.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the plan for the building will ensure the Rubenstein Commons honors the old name and historic character of Ida Noyes Hall, UChicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 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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Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chaffin appreciates his free time, too.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 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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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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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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