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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
The World Soundtrack Awards, held as part of Belgium’s Film Fest Ghent and recognizing the contributions of global film and television composers, keeps a firm finger on the pulse of the most exciting talent in film and TV composition with its Discovery of the Year Award.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The speech came at the end of a week in which several Western nations announced fresh steps toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Thomas Pa’a Sibbett will receive the Social Impact Award for his work on the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, recognizing his achievements as a Native Hawaiian writer and producer whose storytelling elevates Indigenous narratives and advances authentic representation.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Donations at different levels result in varied awards recognizing the contributions.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
These inconvenient complications suggest that recognizing a Palestinian state that does not actually exist, governed by people who are not currently in charge, is not a solution but rather a restatement of the problem.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Since the national organization took over, monthly call traffic has increased 34% and media mentions have soared more than 5,000%, leading to a third of Americans recognizing 1-800-GAMBLER as a national hotline, according to the NCPG.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
And also recognizing that there's this natural process.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Seeing her work gathered anew is less about nostalgia than about recognizing her rightful place in the canon.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The speech came at the end of a week in which several Western nations announced fresh steps toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Thomas Pa’a Sibbett will receive the Social Impact Award for his work on the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, recognizing his achievements as a Native Hawaiian writer and producer whose storytelling elevates Indigenous narratives and advances authentic representation.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Donations at different levels result in varied awards recognizing the contributions.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
These inconvenient complications suggest that recognizing a Palestinian state that does not actually exist, governed by people who are not currently in charge, is not a solution but rather a restatement of the problem.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Since the national organization took over, monthly call traffic has increased 34% and media mentions have soared more than 5,000%, leading to a third of Americans recognizing 1-800-GAMBLER as a national hotline, according to the NCPG.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
And also recognizing that there's this natural process.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Seeing her work gathered anew is less about nostalgia than about recognizing her rightful place in the canon.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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For the first 330 days, Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life, not knowing he was executed on day 328.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That dominance, with Chapman often waiting in the wings, gave Cora the advantage of managing seven-inning games, knowing any lead was likely safe over the final two frames.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The recognition drew some criticism at the time for not properly honoring her in comparison to streets, the airport and riverfront named for other top former officials.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The festival also is intentional about honoring the creative legacy and artistic spirit of Santa Fe, with a specific programs and awards for New Mexico filmmakers.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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And without understanding these models at a deep level, they can’t be trusted to do anything where failure is not an option.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there’s no single biomarker that can perfectly predict disease or mortality, there are many that reign supreme in understanding women’s overall health and disease risk.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though historians have called for further research before making claims, the proposal of a script rooted in sign language might open the chance to explore a new way of deciphering Mayan art and show the ancient civilization to be even more sophisticated and efficient than scholars even knew.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several workers have also described seeing a few 20-something, red haired men with a mischievous vibe.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the Migration Policy Institute, more than 230,000 Coloradans have difficulty comprehending and communicating in English.—
Micki Olson,
The Conversation,
16 Sep. 2025
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The way humanity finally got to the level of ChatGPT was not by comprehending intelligence well enough to craft an intelligent mind.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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But rather than appreciating the extra game, a number of fans have balked at the additional football.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the players are excited about the new look, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel remains focused on the NFL season, appreciating the uniform’s unique shade but prioritizing team performance.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The decision led to his being wiped during summer league, a good example of a player having his heart in the right place without fully grasping the consequences.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Deputy Thomas Zajac, first on the scene, found Heskett kneeling in the grass near the park’s Old Mill Trail, grasping a pocketknife protruding from his abdomen.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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