recognizes

present tense third-person singular of recognize

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Recent Examples of recognizes Sial also recognizes the benefits a settlement could achieve, especially as someone whose ability to stay at Harvard stands in the balance. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 The timeframe recognizes independence days of eight Latin American nations, according to the National Museum of the American Latino, part of the Smithsonian Institution. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025 What happens if your prospect—or, worse, a lawyer—recognizes the language? Don Markland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 At the same time, Morris also recognizes that many people desire a bit more privacy and has witnessed some creative design innovations. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 The scholarship from the former Mann track athletes recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, perseverance, and service—the same qualities Pulliam instilled in his athletes. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 Martel and her team faced resistance in acquiring historical documents and access to state agencies — the nature of whether Argentina recognizes Chuschagasta as a legitimate community at all is even fuzzy. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025 Now in its 14th year, co-chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event recognizes leaders in art and film; proceeds support the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025 While the ordeal is now behind him, Smollett recognizes that the January 2019 incident and tumultuous investigation that followed will be associated with him for the rest of his life. Alyssa Davis, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
Verb
  • As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Which is something Adamik understands very well.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ceremony honors the courage of seriously ill children and their families, and Harry will once again deliver a speech and present the award for Most Inspirational Child (aged 4–6).
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The base now honors Union soldiers Pvt.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Who knows, but the struggle was real.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gitlab also now sees full-year revenue of between $936 million and $942 million, while analysts had estimated $941 million, per LSEG.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Without his braces, Butt-Head sees the world and himself in a whole new light.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • When the State Department commandeers the West Virginia hotel to house Axis diplomats in the wake of Pearl Harbor, June realizes that nothing will ever be the same again.
    AudioFile Magazine August 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
  • And then this girl, who ran to school on Wednesday in excitement and to avoid a tardy slip, realizes the shooter has taken something from her.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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