1
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
Harris recognizes travel’s ability to create meaningful connections and a sense of belonging.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Here’s one basic reality the recent laws don’t recognize: If density increases in burn footprints, the number of prospective victims in the inevitable future fires there will also increase.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
The country’s prime minister, though, said Ukraine still wants security guarantees to be part of any peace deal and won’t recognize Russian occupation of any Ukrainian land.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Get ahead of a tween’s difficult feelings by recognizing the early signs of emotional distress, such as disruption in sleep and less interest in their hobbies, and reroute all-or-nothing thoughts, suggests Daniel Huy, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at Hackensack Meridian Health.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Here’s one basic reality the recent laws don’t recognize: If density increases in burn footprints, the number of prospective victims in the inevitable future fires there will also increase.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
The country’s prime minister, though, said Ukraine still wants security guarantees to be part of any peace deal and won’t recognize Russian occupation of any Ukrainian land.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Get ahead of a tween’s difficult feelings by recognizing the early signs of emotional distress, such as disruption in sleep and less interest in their hobbies, and reroute all-or-nothing thoughts, suggests Daniel Huy, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at Hackensack Meridian Health.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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The real stories of the game and its people from someone who lives it and understands it better than any member of the media who has never played the game ever could.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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To better understand these temperature swings, the researchers plugged this data into a computer model they fine-tuned to match the spacecraft's landing conditions, including local topography and illumination.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Now the storied pharmacist and retailer won’t honor that milestone, because it no longer will be publicly owned.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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And having young people celebrate 100 days of school by honoring our elders can be a great thing.—
Kelly Papa,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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What feels new is the expectation, on the part of both makers and audiences, that there is such a thing as knowing definitively what a work of art means or stands for, aesthetically and politically.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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An small, undisturbed fishing town with untouched charm, it's not known to many—although word is slowly spreading.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Finally, thank you to our theatrical booker who has been independently booking indie cinema for decades.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Your wallet, your cake, and your plants will thank you.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appétit,
5 Mar. 2025
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His annual press conference, to be held later in the week, will be closely watched to decipher China’s stance on U.S.-China relations under Trump.—
TIME,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Scientists had long thought that deciphering those qualities — collectively known as prosody — happened in the superior temporal gyrus, an area of the brain associated with speech perception.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hearn was also seen shoving rival promoter Ben Shalom as chaos reigned on stage.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Austria saw some success with this rule, but Australia did not.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Virgo Since the planet of communication is giving you a chance to see matters differently, read between the lines to comprehend people’s motives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Customers typically seek support when frustrated, angry or confused—emotions that chatbots cannot comprehend or address with empathy.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their award-winner is a bold and robust expression that caters to those who appreciate intense flavor profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Interestingly, the survey also found a few tips that consumers actually appreciate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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