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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
This program provides brands and retailers with access to verified, traceable regenerative cotton at scale by formally recognizing and verifying growers’ adoption of practices and measurable outcomes.
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Still, most have chosen to operate in private, recognizing that public criticism of the president is effective only during real crises.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The city of San Diego was already recognizing the Black community and George Ramsey as a community leader.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
All this, in addition to recognizing television, literature, our seasons and more.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Last month, Rogen accepted the Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series on behalf of his late co-star, recognizing her performance, career and life in a heartfelt speech.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The mayor campaigned on fully implementing the CityFHEPS reforms and expansion laws, recognizing how lifesaving these vouchers are.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Blanco revealed that Gomez sometimes experiences a manic episode without recognizing it.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of working in professional ballet companies, the sisters chose to focus on their channel full time, recognizing their calling lay in sharing their passion online.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Still, most have chosen to operate in private, recognizing that public criticism of the president is effective only during real crises.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The city of San Diego was already recognizing the Black community and George Ramsey as a community leader.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
All this, in addition to recognizing television, literature, our seasons and more.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Last month, Rogen accepted the Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series on behalf of his late co-star, recognizing her performance, career and life in a heartfelt speech.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The mayor campaigned on fully implementing the CityFHEPS reforms and expansion laws, recognizing how lifesaving these vouchers are.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Blanco revealed that Gomez sometimes experiences a manic episode without recognizing it.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of working in professional ballet companies, the sisters chose to focus on their channel full time, recognizing their calling lay in sharing their passion online.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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In these cases, knowing which funds are legally protected and exploring debt relief options early are your best defenses.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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All this is happening with uncertainty about a possible MLB lockout when the current collective bargaining agreement runs out and not knowing what changes might happen to the draft.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through a blend of archival recordings and contemporary interviews, the series illustrates how the church became a sanctuary for its community, honoring both their faith and queerness while fostering joy and connection during a time of profound grief.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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This spring, the Postal Service is honoring history by issuing stamps that celebrate those who helped forge this nation.—
Readers Speak,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Such initiatives are crucial for understanding how our home star emits radiation, a life-and-death concern for human spaceflight missions — particularly for trips to the moon, as NASA is pursuing with the Artemis program, or Mars.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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And if moderation within that system is limited, as some argue, then the challenge for policymakers is not simply negotiation, but understanding the ideology that drives it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 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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Binary neutron stars have long been considered the best bet for deciphering what lurks within.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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That means residents are seeing larger chunks of their paychecks going to utilities compared to people in other places.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors began seeing themselves out on Monday, and the entire festival was quickly canceled after news of Ye’s ban broke on Tuesday.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 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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Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fan Can't Get Enough Blue Bell fans also seem excited about the new flavor, with many particularly appreciating its brown sugar ice cream base.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Faster grasping smarter robots The team tested HEAPGrasp on a real robotic setup across 20 scenarios involving different combinations of transparent, opaque, and reflective objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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For a human, grasping the pattern typically takes seconds.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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