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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in honoring
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 recognizing
An intimate gathering of filmmakers, executives, and financiers, featuring the Honours presentation recognizing Crystine Zhang with the Vanguard Award for her leadership in advancing independent filmmaking and culture-forward storytelling across the global film landscape.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 May 2026
But that wouldn’t come close to recognizing their value.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
What Chao was saying about this being a platform about people, not about objects, is really recognizing the hard labor of Africans and then doing our very best to bring that to the fore.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
NTMs have become a central tenet of modern trade agreements, with negotiations between countries focusing on aligning certain rules and recognizing standards while streamlining procedures for trade.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Pitzaferro was the 2026 recipient of the Niles Chamber’s Public Service Excellence Award, recognizing his leadership of the food pantry and the pantry’s service to families across Maine Township and the surrounding communities, the release said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
As tokens become prized, and trends like tokenmaxxing push consumption higher, corporations are recognizing that tokens are an asset whose purchase (and reservation if needed) should be a planned event.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Mogae won the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership — one of the most prestigious honors for African governance — recognizing his democratic leadership and peaceful transfer of power.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 May 2026
But that wouldn’t come close to recognizing their value.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
What Chao was saying about this being a platform about people, not about objects, is really recognizing the hard labor of Africans and then doing our very best to bring that to the fore.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
NTMs have become a central tenet of modern trade agreements, with negotiations between countries focusing on aligning certain rules and recognizing standards while streamlining procedures for trade.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Pitzaferro was the 2026 recipient of the Niles Chamber’s Public Service Excellence Award, recognizing his leadership of the food pantry and the pantry’s service to families across Maine Township and the surrounding communities, the release said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
As tokens become prized, and trends like tokenmaxxing push consumption higher, corporations are recognizing that tokens are an asset whose purchase (and reservation if needed) should be a planned event.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Mogae won the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership — one of the most prestigious honors for African governance — recognizing his democratic leadership and peaceful transfer of power.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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Still, the answer to treating PMOS isn’t just patients knowing what to look for and what to do, experts say.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The two have since built an unspoken connection, each knowing when the other is feeling especially bogged down by the conflict.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Brady, 48, also marked Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10, by sharing a series of photos honoring the women in his life — including exes Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Since Ganymede likely hides a vast ocean beneath its ice shell, understanding how its magnetic field survives could offer clues about potentially habitable environments elsewhere in the solar system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Because your husband is having trouble understanding that being alone in the house for extended periods isn’t good for your mental health (or physical health for that matter), perhaps your doctor can explain it to him.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The clicks are part of a growing sperm whale phonetic alphabet that researchers at CETI are deciphering.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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His absence led to Ben Hutton and Dylan Coghlan seeing elevated minutes, and both handled them well.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Hard sci-fi, meanwhile, leans into the fact that life evolving on other planets, under different conditions, and across different stretches of time will almost certainly take on forms so different from ours that comprehending them would be like imagining a new color.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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Remember that tipping is about appreciating excellent service.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, Stephen wasn’t fully grasping the news when first given, due to him still being somewhat groggy from sedation.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Drake’s commitment to grasping every aspect of how to build and perform complicated characters was first forged at San Jose’s Montgomery Theater in 2019.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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