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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
The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Most parents secretly hope that their children will be chips off the old block, mini-mes who appreciate what mom and dad have modeled for them with the skills to forge their own unique path in life.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Most parents secretly hope that their children will be chips off the old block, mini-mes who appreciate what mom and dad have modeled for them with the skills to forge their own unique path in life.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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His attorneys have argued that Brown appears not to be competent for trial and cannot factually understand the capital murder case against him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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His office looks at the business' activities to understand what will take place on site.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Rotating exhibits mean there’s always something new to admire.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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When sunset hit, the couple appeared to take a break out of their day to admire the view, which closed out the video.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Deep down, inside of every wrestling fan of a certain age, there was an almost primal need to love and cheer for the Hulkster.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The Marlins, in an ideal world, would love to keep him, but the business side of the game is likely going to dictate otherwise.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Reportedly, the cost of this renovation has surged significantly over the past few years, with the budget increasing from $1.9 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion by 2025.—
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CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The lawyers did not agree on what should be released since Kiser's legal team argued for the public to know less about the investigation, Kelley said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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August’s full moon is traditionally known as the Sturgeon Moon, named after the giant lake sturgeon, once abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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Psychological safety fosters an environment where team members feel valued, respected and empowered to take risks or initiative without fear of rejection, humiliation or judgment.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Please join Susan and me in praying for his family and respecting their privacy during this heartbreaking time.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Skydance’s merger agreement with Paramount valued Skydance at $4.75 billion.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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And the traits females valued in men differed dramatically from what males valued in themselves, GWI found.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The two battled underneath the stage, and Cena brilliantly rose up on the elevator shaft carrying Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Containment of the wildfire rose slightly to 11%, up two percentage points from the previous day, according to the Southwest Complex Incident Management Team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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