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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in honors
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 recognizes
The concept recognizes one simple reality - most people arrive on safari hoping to take extraordinary wildlife photographs, but few of them the equipment or the expertise required to do so.
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Now that the garden is complete aside from normal plant replacements, Sterman recognizes it as the expression of her own evolution and growth as a garden designer as well as changing views on waterwise gardening.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Bradway recognizes the weight of responsibility that comes with stepping into such a beloved character’s shoes, especially given the fans’ deep dedication.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
There is an alternative to such a view, one which recognizes that there are bonds that connect people within a society.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
This annual awards competition is under the direction of CORE, a division of the American Library Association and recognizes the best public relations materials produced by libraries across the Nation.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Launched in 2019 by Eyes on Talents and Paris Good Fashion in partnership with APF France Handicap, the biennial award recognizes projects that improve the lives of people with disabilities through functional innovation and new aesthetic approaches.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The Champion of the Month Award recognizes volunteers, and Fontaine was one of the first recipients.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Cops have released a video of the woman in the hopes someone recognizes her.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Now that the garden is complete aside from normal plant replacements, Sterman recognizes it as the expression of her own evolution and growth as a garden designer as well as changing views on waterwise gardening.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Bradway recognizes the weight of responsibility that comes with stepping into such a beloved character’s shoes, especially given the fans’ deep dedication.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
There is an alternative to such a view, one which recognizes that there are bonds that connect people within a society.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
This annual awards competition is under the direction of CORE, a division of the American Library Association and recognizes the best public relations materials produced by libraries across the Nation.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Launched in 2019 by Eyes on Talents and Paris Good Fashion in partnership with APF France Handicap, the biennial award recognizes projects that improve the lives of people with disabilities through functional innovation and new aesthetic approaches.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The Champion of the Month Award recognizes volunteers, and Fontaine was one of the first recipients.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Cops have released a video of the woman in the hopes someone recognizes her.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Hughton, whose father is from Accra, understands the frustration of a fanbase starved of success for so long.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Reid understands that people are used to seeing her as her characters or through the lens of her projects but that’s not the full picture.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But when things become too true to life, Fuqua knows to cut the style and let the actors carry the scene.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Reduce Latency Anyone who has watched a big soccer match in a large office setting knows the pain of TVs not being in sync.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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The deal sees Higher Ground work with Disney arm Disney Kids & Family, which has just been rebranded from Disney Branded Television.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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Waterhouse appreciates a statement heel moment.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Sill appreciates that Glacier isn’t too stark, warm, or cool.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Verb
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There is only one candidate who grasps the complexity of this crisis and has the legislative experience to address it.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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But Zou’s cinema grasps that unideal truths often can be concealed underneath beautiful surfaces.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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