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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
That’s very much our intent, while also recognizing that the two parts of the market currently under more focus from collectors are very important to us as well.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Camden County presented him with a medal and issued a proclamation recognizing his contributions.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 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
Good ex-etiquette means recognizing that blending a family is not an event.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
Supportive leadership includes recognizing the power of place and fortifying it with the tools, trust, and care needed for excellence to grow and thrive.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Maryland deserves credit for recognizing that artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape healthcare.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Of note, recognizing these concerns, the commission voted in December 2025 to establish an ad hoc Governance Committee to review all governing documents and create policies and procedures to allow the pension commission to fulfill its fiduciary duties.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Presented by The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, the Tony Awards are considered the most prestigious honors in theater, recognizing excellence across acting, directing, design and more.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Camden County presented him with a medal and issued a proclamation recognizing his contributions.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 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
Good ex-etiquette means recognizing that blending a family is not an event.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
Supportive leadership includes recognizing the power of place and fortifying it with the tools, trust, and care needed for excellence to grow and thrive.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Maryland deserves credit for recognizing that artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape healthcare.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Of note, recognizing these concerns, the commission voted in December 2025 to establish an ad hoc Governance Committee to review all governing documents and create policies and procedures to allow the pension commission to fulfill its fiduciary duties.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Presented by The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, the Tony Awards are considered the most prestigious honors in theater, recognizing excellence across acting, directing, design and more.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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In the face of not knowing what AI will mean or become, our storytelling mind has jumped in to create answers where there are only questions, known in what is unknown.—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
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Fabric from the Wright Brothers' flight honoring the state's connection to the birth of aviation.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The foundation’s media awards, honoring cookbook authors, journalists and other media professionals, were presented Saturday, June 13.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 June 2026
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One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Much of the discussion tied back to the importance of giving Afghan immigrants the opportunity to become functioning members of their communities by getting jobs, creating businesses, becoming educated, learning English and understanding the country’s culture.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 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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Regardless of cause, the Yankees are certainly appreciating Goldschmidt’s vintage performance, which has also featured improved production against right-handed pitchers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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At that point, Hurley was simply appreciating local talent.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The tip works best for grasping thick hairs that might crop up at the chin (IYKYK) and will successfully pull them out without much irritation or redness.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
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Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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