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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in to honor
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
an awards banquet to recognize local heroes
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Recent Examples of recognize
Shannah Miller, vice president of marketing at distributor Fathom Entertainment, recognized the model’s potential early on.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Officials will recognize 22 local businesses and organizations that have operated for more than 100 years, some of which connect to some of the city’s earliest residents, said Mayor Chris Branscum.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Now he will be recognized for his long tenure in and with Kansas City.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the lowest-budget film ever to gross $1 million.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Officials will recognize 22 local businesses and organizations that have operated for more than 100 years, some of which connect to some of the city’s earliest residents, said Mayor Chris Branscum.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Now he will be recognized for his long tenure in and with Kansas City.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the lowest-budget film ever to gross $1 million.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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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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Tickets for the original Orlando date will be honored for the new date.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine's Day pagan connections Lupercalia was a debaucherous festival that celebrated the coming of spring that included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 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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Gus, thank you so much for joining us.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Your future self will thank you.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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How fans experience the game and how referees decipher controversial calls will only get better as visual AI advances.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Health care professionals are now caught between deciphering new legislation and their duty to provide quality care.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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In one of several photos included in the 3 million new Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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During the Super Bowl halftime show, the casita made an appearance again, and this time, the world would see its interior for the first time.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, humans appreciate experiences like emotions in ways AI may never comprehend.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Time for a list of Movies That Live in Our Memories for Indefinable Reasons—a category that AI could neither generate nor comprehend, because loving movies is the province only of humans.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even as statewide political dynamics shifted, his leadership remained popular and appreciated in our community.—
Stuart Schmidt Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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But experts, including Diaz, say eating mushrooms isn’t a necessary part of observing, learning and appreciating them.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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