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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
Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.
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Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
The 1906 Intercalated Games were considered Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee at the time, but the IOC no longer recognizes the event or its medals.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
This list, based on the annual Cincinnati Design Awards, which recognizes regional excellence in architecture, always inspires me to open my eyes even wider to the variety of projects getting built in Greater Cincinnati.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
But in the end, the kids would say game recognizes game.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Dedicated in 1999, the monument recognizes her fight for Black rights.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Looking through his son’s notebooks, Big Ant recognizes himself, flashing back to a costly teenage mistake.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The drink has become so popular that the State of Texas officially recognizes its roots with National Ranch Water Day each year on April 11.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Mescal recognizes that his role is in support of the titanic performance given by Buckley.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
The 1906 Intercalated Games were considered Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee at the time, but the IOC no longer recognizes the event or its medals.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
This list, based on the annual Cincinnati Design Awards, which recognizes regional excellence in architecture, always inspires me to open my eyes even wider to the variety of projects getting built in Greater Cincinnati.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
But in the end, the kids would say game recognizes game.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Dedicated in 1999, the monument recognizes her fight for Black rights.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Looking through his son’s notebooks, Big Ant recognizes himself, flashing back to a costly teenage mistake.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The drink has become so popular that the State of Texas officially recognizes its roots with National Ranch Water Day each year on April 11.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Mescal recognizes that his role is in support of the titanic performance given by Buckley.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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The right funding shows that the founder understands the business, the market, and the commitment required to build something that lasts.—
William Jones,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even Apple itself understands this, which is why the iPhone maker offers security patches to those who want to stay on iOS 18 — up until a point.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result, according to JBL, is a loudspeaker that honors the company’s most iconic design while delivering clarity, scale and emotional impact.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Coakley makes sure that her troop knows how to make change and how to politely speak to customers, even the difficult ones.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The administration knows this, which is why ICE agents knock phones from people's hands, beat those who film them, and target documenters with arrest and violence.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Opgenhaffen sees particular opportunity in modernizing the traditional South Asian eye look — updating the classic coal liner with plum shades and browns that can transition from day to evening.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Downs says maintenance issues are what his crew sees the most.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 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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Whenever there is uncertainty in the world, the Swiss franc appreciates, and this makes monetary policy more complicated for Swiss National Bank.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ziesmer, who was playing his second game back after suffering an injury in football, also appreciates Evans’ vocal leadership during practices and games.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The nearly colorless imagery really grasps the soul of the moment and the chill of our wintry days.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Until the governor’s office grasps the severity of the problem, and until the health insurers are tasked with stopping the fraud, Girand isn’t optimistic there’ll be much change.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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