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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
Shane Williams, a panelist and managing director of global trade for Ernst & Young, recognizes that tariffs can be a good and a bad thing.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Today the Texas Roadhouse chain recognizes Veterans Day, offering those who have served a voucher good for a meal that can be used until May 2025.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The Equity in Entertainment Award recognizes individuals who amplify the voices of underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Gail Mitchell, Billboard executive director of R&B and hip-hop, will be honored with the Mentor Excellence Award, which recognizes leaders who open doors and pour into the next generation through mentorship at the highest level.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Veterans Day, recognizes all who have served in the Armed Forces.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Critics aside, the actor recognizes the impact his success had on Hollywood.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
The 56th International Film Festival of India has unveiled the 10 films competing for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, an international honor that recognizes cinema promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
King Charles hosted the event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Today the Texas Roadhouse chain recognizes Veterans Day, offering those who have served a voucher good for a meal that can be used until May 2025.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The Equity in Entertainment Award recognizes individuals who amplify the voices of underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Gail Mitchell, Billboard executive director of R&B and hip-hop, will be honored with the Mentor Excellence Award, which recognizes leaders who open doors and pour into the next generation through mentorship at the highest level.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Veterans Day, recognizes all who have served in the Armed Forces.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Critics aside, the actor recognizes the impact his success had on Hollywood.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
The 56th International Film Festival of India has unveiled the 10 films competing for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, an international honor that recognizes cinema promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
King Charles hosted the event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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And Derek understands that, as well.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Paris under the aegis of UNESCO, celebrating work that honors Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of non-violence and peace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kentuckians who need to mail a letter or visit their bank might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who have served in the United States military.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gravette may not be where most expect to find an athlete competing on a global stage, but maybe that's just because Madie Edwards knows how to keep a low profile.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Armario knows the fast-food world from every angle—rising the industry ranks from Burger King crew member to a McDonald’s executive overseeing global supply chain, development, and franchising.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 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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My body no longer deciphers its signals correctly.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Eggplant purple is another color that Banks appreciates for calming spaces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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But if the hotel has made the town enticing to a new kind of visitor—say, one who appreciates the convenience of its helipad—the property has none of the hermetic insularity of a traditional resort.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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As Lee realizes, there is more to the story than what authorities ruled, which is that the black sheep of the Washberg clan died by suicide—maybe over Lee’s exposé on the family.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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