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recognizing

verb

present participle of recognize

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 Not recognizing the producers and not understanding the movie are different things, to be sure. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 They haven’t been given names yet, but the babies have started recognizing their carers. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 This week, Kering was in India, recognizing local talent by bringing its Generation Award to the country for the first time. — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Both require recognizing that conviction and infallibility are not the same thing. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 From Billy Graham to Little Richard The Bakkers had a talent for recognizing cultural trends and tailoring their message accordingly. — John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 For the occasion, the Loewe Foundation will stage a major exhibition recognizing a decade of the Craft Prize, which also will open on the inaugural day of design week and run through April 28. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Bonta read a proclamation recognizing employee Haley Mack for coordinating various responses, including volunteers. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Dr Nadine Lavan, a voice psychology expert at Queen Mary University of London, said her research shows that family members are very good at recognizing the voice of a loved one. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

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In other words, knowing how ads prompt purchase decisions is even more of a brass ring than ever.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Feels like groundhog day to be back here knowing what the problem is and also knowing that the front office probably can't do anything about it.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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Measuring more than 10 feet by 9 feet, Amwan Agwe… (2026), for example, depicts green hills and blue waves alongside the skulls, candles, and fish that nod to Fèt Gede, Haiti’s annual festival honoring the spirits of the dead.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
That’s where the hotel is hosting an exhibit honoring the film with drawings, paintings, sculptures and behind-the-scenes footage that document how Radiator Springs Racers was brought to life.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of honoring

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My breadth of experience from my upbringing to fighting for Arkansans from all walks of life, gives me an advantage in understanding that life story every person brings into my court.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Being able to share those same schedules, having the same passion and truly understanding what the other person is talking about — that’s a real plus.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

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In addition to developing better medicines or perfumes, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
In addition to developing better medicines or fragrances, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor in chief of the journal Science.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of deciphering

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After seeing information about the National Day of Action online, Isabel Montano, a junior studying philosophy and economics, decided to take action at SIUE.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Forecasting the Field While Kehlani is a strong contender for the category, the R&B space has absolutely expanded, while seeing the return of some of R&B’s original icons.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeing

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Understanding that this is policy is crucial for comprehending how Israeli soldiers are expected to dutifully erase entire villages without questioning orders.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
By utilizing three classes of agents, Microsoft is effectively comprehending the entire threat lifecycle.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehending

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Rick Hanson’s advice on appreciating positive experiences suggests that being present can be just as important as the money spent on an outing.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Known as Kōdō, the art of appreciating incense is considered one of Japan’s three classical arts, alongside the tea ceremony and ikebana.

— Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciating

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Its combination of independent joint control, precise positioning, relatively low weight, and high grasping force is intended to help humanoid robots perform manipulation tasks that require greater dexterity and control.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Three months after his brother’s murder, Leroy still has a hard time grasping his family’s new reality.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

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