1
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 2017, Garavani was also inducted into the American Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame, becoming the first European fashion designer to receive the honor, which recognizes visionaries and achievers across various fields.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Momcozy recognizes these concerns and has prioritized safety with the nasal aspirator’s 6-second auto mist-off feature, thereby only producing as much mist as is needed to gently loosen and remove mucus without causing the baby discomfort or harm.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The Icon Award recognizes individuals in entertainment who have leveraged their platforms as a force for good, inspiring the public to support young people facing poverty through their actions.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The vandalism occurred on June 19, 2020, also known as Juneteenth, the day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Mike asks, but Gibbs recognizes him.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Sentebale was Harry’s initiative from the beginning, and Meghan recognizes that.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
Everyone recognizes the problem, even if solutions are harder to come by.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The agreement also recognizes that borrowers who are eligible to have debts canceled in 2025 will not be forced to pay a tax penalty, due to changes in tax law, as a result of government processing delays and ongoing litigation.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Momcozy recognizes these concerns and has prioritized safety with the nasal aspirator’s 6-second auto mist-off feature, thereby only producing as much mist as is needed to gently loosen and remove mucus without causing the baby discomfort or harm.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The Icon Award recognizes individuals in entertainment who have leveraged their platforms as a force for good, inspiring the public to support young people facing poverty through their actions.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The vandalism occurred on June 19, 2020, also known as Juneteenth, the day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Mike asks, but Gibbs recognizes him.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Sentebale was Harry’s initiative from the beginning, and Meghan recognizes that.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
Everyone recognizes the problem, even if solutions are harder to come by.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The agreement also recognizes that borrowers who are eligible to have debts canceled in 2025 will not be forced to pay a tax penalty, due to changes in tax law, as a result of government processing delays and ongoing litigation.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Even if no one understands the movie reference, this is still a fun look for Halloween night.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The free event honors the dead through community altars, art, sugar skull making workshops and live performances.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors people of African and African Caribbean heritage who are shaping business, culture and society.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bo knows Before Game 6, Bichette strayed from a script every player reads in their platform year.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Everyone knows about LeBron James, Steph Curry and those top-level superstars.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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During Partition, Hamida sees Ram Chand leaving for India.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 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
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Aside from the taste, Maillet appreciates that the candy bars are easily and quickly consumed.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a letter sent to the students’ families, Castillo said the district appreciates its long-standing partnership with the police SROs.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 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
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Cameron realizes that the boot camp is just beginning, and they will now be involved in the war.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Once on dry land, Ella realizes that somehow, she's traveled from 1905 to 2025.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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