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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 award recognizes their collective contributions to establishing systems proteomics as a rigorous scientific discipline.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Cops are hoping the community recognizes the suspect, who fled the scene — in the victim’s wheelchair.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Her octopus was named Marcellus McSquiddles, an aging crank who notes his days of captivity in a Puget Sound aquarium as if on death row, but also recognizes the night janitor, Tova, is lonely and grieving.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The annual event, which takes place Saturday, May 30, at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace as part of the three-day CrimeCon convention, recognizes true crime content in TV, film, podcasts and publishing.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
This occurs when the brain’s immune system recognizes the implant as a foreign object and forms a protective capsule of tissue around the electrodes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Woman’s Club recognizes students’ success Three exceptional young women were recently recognized as the 2026 Inspirational Young Woman Award recipients by members of the Woman’s Club of Orange.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Police on Wednesday released a surveillance still of the suspects and ask that if anyone recognizes them or has any information regarding the shooting to contact detectives at (617) 343-5619 or through the CrimeStoppers tip line.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Cops are hoping the community recognizes the suspect, who fled the scene — in the victim’s wheelchair.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Her octopus was named Marcellus McSquiddles, an aging crank who notes his days of captivity in a Puget Sound aquarium as if on death row, but also recognizes the night janitor, Tova, is lonely and grieving.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The annual event, which takes place Saturday, May 30, at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace as part of the three-day CrimeCon convention, recognizes true crime content in TV, film, podcasts and publishing.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
This occurs when the brain’s immune system recognizes the implant as a foreign object and forms a protective capsule of tissue around the electrodes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Woman’s Club recognizes students’ success Three exceptional young women were recently recognized as the 2026 Inspirational Young Woman Award recipients by members of the Woman’s Club of Orange.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Police on Wednesday released a surveillance still of the suspects and ask that if anyone recognizes them or has any information regarding the shooting to contact detectives at (617) 343-5619 or through the CrimeStoppers tip line.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizes
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Mayor Mamdani understands the deadly seriousness of the task ahead.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The film fully understands what genre fans come to the platform for — strong scares, spooky atmosphere and a wild ride.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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This competition honors the future of non-fiction film and celebrates promising new talent.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming award honors new feature films that first aired or streamed on television (network, basic cable, pay cable, pay television, pay-per-view, interactive cable, broadband) or on an internet streaming platform.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump also said that no one knows the status of talks with Iran aside from himself and a handful of others, suggesting that negotiations are advancing despite the public appearance of a standstill.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Spain is an attractive place to film and Ariza knows what this means.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or who sees someone in crisis, should call 911, 211 or 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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South Florida frequently sees sargassum washing ashore on its beaches, but the brown seaweed generally isn't harmful to humans.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 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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Sophomore first baseman/pitcher Payton Cherep also appreciates what Miller contributes to the Trojans.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Carlos De La Torre appreciates a good sports car.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Odenkirk also grasps what to do and what not to do on camera.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rosi’s artistry grasps the limitations of being a long-term guest, visually juxtaposing the ancient and elemental, busts and people.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizes. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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