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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
Also on June 20 was a tribute by the LCCF recognizing the Libertyville High School (LHS) state champion baseball team.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
In specific terms, that respect must be demonstrated by recognizing Juneteenth as an official paid holiday throughout the county.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The publication is exploring ways to create content that serves both human readers and AI agents, recognizing that increasingly, the first consumer of information may not be a person at all.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Hospitals increasingly integrate positive experiences, recognizing that joy and connection can significantly aid recovery.
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Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The Lions are not typically a team that flies counter to recognizing social justice causes.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Some doctors pulled back on prescriptions, recognizing the potential for abuse.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Police are investigating the vandalism of a painting recognizing Black achievement at the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Former running back Ashton Jeanty will join him, as the 2-yard hash mark for his jersey number will also be painted orange, thereby recognizing the Broncos’ only two Heisman Trophy finalists.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
In specific terms, that respect must be demonstrated by recognizing Juneteenth as an official paid holiday throughout the county.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The publication is exploring ways to create content that serves both human readers and AI agents, recognizing that increasingly, the first consumer of information may not be a person at all.
—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Hospitals increasingly integrate positive experiences, recognizing that joy and connection can significantly aid recovery.
—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The Lions are not typically a team that flies counter to recognizing social justice causes.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Some doctors pulled back on prescriptions, recognizing the potential for abuse.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Police are investigating the vandalism of a painting recognizing Black achievement at the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Former running back Ashton Jeanty will join him, as the 2-yard hash mark for his jersey number will also be painted orange, thereby recognizing the Broncos’ only two Heisman Trophy finalists.
—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Searching for Sanchez-Munoz Despite police knowing a suspect’s identity so early, Sanchez-Munoz — who was considered armed and dangerous — was still not in custody Wednesday.
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Welded into the hull, a 1949 Dutch coin honoring the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, along with a newspaper, act as markers to symbolize both Dutch and American identity.
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In a Father's Day post honoring her late dad – William John Garner, who died in 2024 – Garner reflected on her ex-husband's relationship with their children.
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.
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For businesspeople, institutional investors, consumers with credit card or automobile debt, or anyone or anything else — for you — understanding the Fed is important.
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An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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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.
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.
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This sustained energy is what many owners report appreciating most after the initial transition.
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Regardless of cause, the Yankees are certainly appreciating Goldschmidt’s vintage performance, which has also featured improved production against right-handed pitchers.
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The initiative aims to address one of industrial robotics’ biggest challenges—grasping and manipulation—while improving automation capabilities and potentially reducing engineering time for handling applications by up to 30 percent.
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On a Saturday afternoon in Nuuk, Greenland, last March, a thousand people walked down toward the harbor, to a small red cabin that bore the Great Seal of the United States—an eagle grasping an olive branch in one foot and thirteen arrows in the other.
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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