recognizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of recognize
1
as in understands
to have a clear idea of finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

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2
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 Rahmani added that a juror not following the rule on reasonable doubt could also indicate where the jury’s head is, and Reddington recognizes that. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 Labor Day is a federal holiday that recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 The result can be a company that AI fails to recognize, recognizes incorrectly or resolves in favor of a competitor. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The campaign recognizes their individuality through twinning looks that bring their take on DKNY to life. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The Canadian actors union recognizes its membership secures wide employment on American film and TV production north of the border, as do local crews, creatives and support businesses. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Related Stories Variety will also honor TV personality, bestselling author and podcast host Paige DeSorbo with the Variety Courage Award, presented by Purina, which recognizes her powerful advocacy for survivors of abuse. — William Earl, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Investigators have interviewed several witnesses, according to the release, but are still asking anyone who recognizes Smith from that night or has video to contact Lawrence police dispatch at 785-843-0250. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 The main drama involves a rural teen-age tee girl who recognizes the resort’s president as the potentate who evicted her family from their land. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
  1. understands
  2. honors
  3. knows
  4. sees
  5. comprehends
  6. deciphers
  7. appreciates
  8. grasps
Verb
  • On Friday, Hassett said that the administration understands the pressure that rising energy prices puts on consumers.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Senior kicker Nate McCashland understands what the Goggins family is going through, with his younger brother having leukemia at a young age, and talked about how inspiring Heston is.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of understands
Verb
  • The money will flow to a charity called the Love Like Adam Foundation that honors a childhood friend Coker lost to hazing in 2021.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The bipartisan measure honors Jackie and proclaims that Friday September 4, 2026 is California Wildlife Day to honor her memory and celebrate the Golden State’s biodiversity.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of honors
Verb
  • Defensive lineman Zach Sieler knows a little something about that.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Brown, who was the head coach at Troy from 2015 to 2018 and West Virginia from 2019-2024, at least knows the realities of coaching a Group of Six program.
    — Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of knows
Verb
  • The company sees the rocket becoming a workhorse launcher of small to medium-size satellites down the road, and its infrastructure supports that vision.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Kendra Ramsey, executive director of the California Bicycle Coalition, sees the expansion of Waymo as a safety benefit, rather than a concern.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of comprehends
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of deciphers
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  • Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Shelby Van Daley, the founder of Daley Home in Austin, Texas, also appreciates how much personality secretary desks have to offer.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Real thinking — the kind that understands a question, grasps its context and goes out to gather information before formulating a response.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of grasps

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