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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
MaxPreps, however, recognizes forfeits as only a contest, not a win or loss.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
My cab driver recognizes the convent’s address in Tokeneke, a picturesque, and extremely wealthy, corner of town.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit recognizes the gap in script development and writing.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Organizers said the award recognizes Moore’s efforts to address health disparities and promote equity within the health care system.
—De'anthony Taylor, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Police released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes someone recognizes them.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards are underway Sunday afternoon at the Hollywood Palladium as the organization recognizes the year’s best in indie movies and TV.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
But age alone is not a structural diagnosis — and Florida law recognizes that reality by requiring an inspection pathway rather than a blanket age trigger.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The prize recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
My cab driver recognizes the convent’s address in Tokeneke, a picturesque, and extremely wealthy, corner of town.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit recognizes the gap in script development and writing.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Organizers said the award recognizes Moore’s efforts to address health disparities and promote equity within the health care system.
—De'anthony Taylor, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Police released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes someone recognizes them.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards are underway Sunday afternoon at the Hollywood Palladium as the organization recognizes the year’s best in indie movies and TV.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
But age alone is not a structural diagnosis — and Florida law recognizes that reality by requiring an inspection pathway rather than a blanket age trigger.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The prize recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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If Becket is willing to kill for control, Julia understands that control often comes from letting other people self-destruct.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The award honors her work creating Colorado's first Spanish-language doula training program for immigrant families, helping address gaps in care that put Spanish-speaking and immigrant families at higher risk during pregnancy and childbirth.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And by now everybody knows our crew runs the tightest and deadliest ship on the water.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody quite knows what happens to volumes if a drug price is cut, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Simon Baker told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aïnouz sees this partnership as a win-win, as having stars attached to his films means more people will watch them.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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India — the world’s most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing digital markets — sees the summit as an opportunity to project itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 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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Munnichs said the community appreciates repair, but mostly traditional methods such as sashiko or upcycling old pairs into something new.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stolz appreciates his Dutch rival's skating style.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.—
Reylee Billingsley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The nearly colorless imagery really grasps the soul of the moment and the chill of our wintry days.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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