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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
His award recognizes his contributions to settle several questions in differential geometry that had puzzled mathematicians since the 1970s and 1980s.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Because the Vertigo is something everybody who lives here recognizes as central to a sort of framework of Los Angeles.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The event recognizes exceptional individuals and programs dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike many awards bodies, the DGA’s signature medallion recognizes the full directorial team, honoring not only the director but also assistant directors, unit production managers and key crew members.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition, the guide offers the Bib Gourmand, a rating that recognizes more casual establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, currently recognizes 205 dog breeds.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Fifty-seven years after first appearing in these pages, Huerta joins the 2026 TIME100, which recognizes the world’s most influential people.
—Sam Jacobs, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Galante recognizes that his design decisions are being carefully watched and scrutinized by the Jeep community; his predecessor, Mark Allen, was a legend.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Because the Vertigo is something everybody who lives here recognizes as central to a sort of framework of Los Angeles.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The event recognizes exceptional individuals and programs dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike many awards bodies, the DGA’s signature medallion recognizes the full directorial team, honoring not only the director but also assistant directors, unit production managers and key crew members.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition, the guide offers the Bib Gourmand, a rating that recognizes more casual establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, currently recognizes 205 dog breeds.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Fifty-seven years after first appearing in these pages, Huerta joins the 2026 TIME100, which recognizes the world’s most influential people.
—Sam Jacobs, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Galante recognizes that his design decisions are being carefully watched and scrutinized by the Jeep community; his predecessor, Mark Allen, was a legend.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Four decades after Airheads’ release in 1986, Steffen understands why generations of people have nostalgia for the colorful candy.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the Forest head coach understands the bigger picture.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Swimming Hall of Fame next door, which honors the legends in the diving field, is staying put and will be getting a major makeover, too.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Organizers also say the tradition honors the legacy of Sandy Steers, a longtime supporter of the program who championed educational opportunities for local students.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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This Gulf Coast town knows how to turn on the charm for everyone, from artists to bird-watchers to anglers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ice Spice knows her way around a fast-food joint.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 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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And Ware appreciates Smith’s support.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who appreciates comfort food done right — the kind of no-frills, generous cooking that defines great food cities — this is the place to dig in.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
15 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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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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