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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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Recent Examples of appreciate
Over time, a glass-half-empty mindset trains partners to look for problems rather than moments worth appreciating.
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Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
With the growing impact of digital, those of us who still want our news printed on paper really appreciate the delivery teams.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Runners of all abilities looking for a lightweight speed or race-day shoe will appreciate its quick, efficient ride.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the '80s.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
With the growing impact of digital, those of us who still want our news printed on paper really appreciate the delivery teams.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Runners of all abilities looking for a lightweight speed or race-day shoe will appreciate its quick, efficient ride.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the '80s.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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The collar will help scientists understand the movement patterns and reproductive behavior of the Sierra Nevada red fox, providing key insights to guide conservation efforts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those many Americans who still understand that freedom is the magic elixir that drives growth and prosperity are exiting blue states, leaving them to stew in their left-wing, socialist, low-growth and low-opportunity juices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Vidovic admired how Brusek could go into basketball after missing four years and not miss a beat.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The massive lobby is bustling at any time of day, but take a moment to pause and admire the common space's Dale Chihuly centerpiece that's comprised of more than 600 pieces of blown glass.—
Laura Ratliff,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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This administration loves its American flag, perhaps unlike any other before it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bass, who was politically weakened by her performance during the fire and its aftermath, was already facing more than two dozen challengers looking to oust her in the June 2 primary — the vast majority little known to the public and not expected to pose any threat.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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One note e-mailed Monday to the KOLD-TV newsroom in Tucson included information that only the abductor would know, anchor Mary Coleman told CNN.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The airport’s current name is widely recognized and respected, and altering it would only create confusion while diminishing the local identity.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Public policy can respect personal choice while also reflecting sound health priorities — especially when taxpayer dollars are involved.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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According to the lawmakers, the bill would allow shipments valued at $600 or less to move more quickly through the importation and customs process.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Known for its hardness and high melting point, petalite is already valued in heat- and scratch-resistant glass and ceramics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The information will be incorporated into the NEMO ocean model, which forms part of the UK Earth System Model, improving predictions as polar ice loss accelerates with rising global temperatures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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