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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
So that we're all being recognized is what matters most.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
In a reunion fraught with tension and doubt, even his own wife fails to recognize the wily Odysseus.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
The university is systematically revising curricula to embed AI across disciplines, recognizing both student demand and workforce needs.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Jones detailed that a toe tap allows a hitter to create space and recognize a pitch better.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
In a reunion fraught with tension and doubt, even his own wife fails to recognize the wily Odysseus.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
The university is systematically revising curricula to embed AI across disciplines, recognizing both student demand and workforce needs.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Jones detailed that a toe tap allows a hitter to create space and recognize a pitch better.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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For a long time, a very evolved, smart person that makes poor choices sometimes can still understand what that means.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The money funded the Huntington’s research programs, and the institution is nonetheless determined to honor its awards to this year’s recipients.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The decision — the sabbatical — was arrived at with both intending to honor it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Everyone knows the dangers that’s on [the East River], that current.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Savannah could be heard on the call thanking the president.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Both of the children thanked the President during the call.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
28 May 2025
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As Guidry and Bowen try to decipher what led to Adam’s murder, viewers are taken on a ride.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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As advocates on both sides of the police accountability debate decipher what Trump's about-face means for those communities, some are now focusing on what his administration might do next as allies seek to redefine the summer of 2020.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The South African government has also been a vocal defender of Palestinians in Gaza who have seen their homes destroyed and access to food cut off by the Israeli military, a position that’s frustrated Trump administration officials.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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But the company said shoppers may still see price hikes as early as July.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Shepperson said his brother B.J. loved horses and would have really appreciated what this program is doing to help other veterans.—
Kennedy Hayes,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Clara Karger, a spokesperson for Bass, said her boss appreciates that the council gave the authority for the LAPD to increase recruitment — adding as much as 480 officers — if financial circumstances improve.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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