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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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as in loves
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciates
Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.
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Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Robert Godfrey of Clearwater, Florida, appreciates having choices.
—Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Howard appreciates the symbolism of getting to turn the camera around on the man behind the lens.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026
But not everyone appreciates his style.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
When that occurs, the shareholder pays a fee on top of the headline expense ratio, and when the private position appreciates, a slice of that gain goes to the layered manager rather than to fund shareholders.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My mom also appreciates their easy-on-and-off design.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Those are stories that Merrill appreciates.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Junior middle hitter David Neylon appreciates what Thompson means to the Warriors.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Robert Godfrey of Clearwater, Florida, appreciates having choices.
—Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Howard appreciates the symbolism of getting to turn the camera around on the man behind the lens.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026
But not everyone appreciates his style.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
When that occurs, the shareholder pays a fee on top of the headline expense ratio, and when the private position appreciates, a slice of that gain goes to the layered manager rather than to fund shareholders.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My mom also appreciates their easy-on-and-off design.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Those are stories that Merrill appreciates.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Junior middle hitter David Neylon appreciates what Thompson means to the Warriors.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Zvyagintsev loves a red herring almost as much as a cosmically depressing visual joke, like the tiny picture of Putin hanging over a boardroom.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The Heat loves Mitchell, but any chance for Miami to land him likely would come in 2027 free agency, it at all.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Bayard, though admitting to gaps in his own reading, sees familiarity with literature as a means of orienting yourself intellectually, whereas Adler understands a student as merely a sedentary receptacle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The Operational Bottleneck In Intake Centers Anyone working with intake centers understands the challenge of operational capacity.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Grier, too, admires Reid, who had six points in 10 OHL playoff games.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Ellis admires the passion and win-first mentality Nico Iamaleava brings to his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The amount that can be contributed to a Roth IRA is phased out as MAGI rises.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Now the summer road trip season is approaching, when gasoline demand traditionally rises.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Excellent public schools and classic New England architecture draw families looking for a community that values education and neighborhood character.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Beyond their fun times together, Shiffrin also respects Malinin, who also won a gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, as an athlete.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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