apprized

Definition of apprizednext
past tense of apprize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprized
Verb
  • Pastors doubt their stories, especially when the accused is respected.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Some may even have had a brush with him at one time or another, but respected the man for having done his job the right way.
    Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the conspiracy-minded 2020s, that success is more widely feared than admired or understood.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Those who knew him, admired him.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God?
    Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Leni Riefenstahl, the pioneering German director known to history as Hitler’s favorite filmmaker, is esteemed by many Hollywood luminaries, Quentin Tarantino among them.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Lawson’s Blue Devils relished their March Madness at the downtown arena on Friday night, a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the corner by Ashlon Jackson to stun storied LSU in a Sweet 16 contest.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Mealworms are the larvae of darkling beetles and are relished by bluebirds all year.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Bencoglu also enjoyed the warmth of the home supporters on Tuesday.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • American flags and stone buildings dot the town square and those who put this usually low-key 25,000-person city on the map — there aren’t many — are revered like family.
    Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The rest are bars where cocktail-making is revered.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The place first opened 93 years ago when Jack Fry, a guy who fancied boxing, gambling and horse racing, opened a tavern with his wife, Flossie.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Dudley will be well-fancied to be the highest-scoring rookie in NWSL 2026.
    Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Apprized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprized. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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