as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket
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Recent Examples of acknowledges
Universal’s longer guarantee of theatrical exclusivity, however, acknowledges that a meaningful big-screen run secures a better return on investment.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
In one instance, Whitney acknowledges the pressures of their busy lives.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Pegula, whose parents are principal owners of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, acknowledges that her wealthy family background can cut two ways.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The speed management plan acknowledges that speed reductions are only part of the solution.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Because whether the industry acknowledges it or not, the new infrastructure is already here — and the platform at the center of it just became the largest media company in the world.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
What the band acknowledges is that Rancho brought them visibility and a much broader reach.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Except, as the document later acknowledges, there’s no evidence the prayer occurred.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Chadim’s story acknowledges that there is no logical reason to believe in them; except maybe one.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
In one instance, Whitney acknowledges the pressures of their busy lives.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Pegula, whose parents are principal owners of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, acknowledges that her wealthy family background can cut two ways.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The speed management plan acknowledges that speed reductions are only part of the solution.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Because whether the industry acknowledges it or not, the new infrastructure is already here — and the platform at the center of it just became the largest media company in the world.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
What the band acknowledges is that Rancho brought them visibility and a much broader reach.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Except, as the document later acknowledges, there’s no evidence the prayer occurred.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Chadim’s story acknowledges that there is no logical reason to believe in them; except maybe one.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledges
Verb
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Dane admits that first sales trip spoiled him for life.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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On the phone, Miranda admits she’s known for a week, but agrees that what Shinia did was disgusting.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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But strangely, the 28-year-old confesses the transition was relatively smooth.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sam, a food stylist, concedes that being in a wealthy suburban enclave may have led her to be a little more brash than usual.—
Nora DeLigter,
Curbed,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Acknowledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledges. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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