as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket
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Recent Examples of acknowledges
Wilms acknowledges that the TV audience might want something slightly different from other YouTube platforms.
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David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Comparisons to Silicon Valley, though, need to acknowledges key differences, according to Sherman.
—Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
As the complaint acknowledges, in other cases where states, racetracks, state racing commissions, breeders and other groups argued the HISA Act violated the constitution, some courts have rejected the plaintiffs’ arguments or variations of them.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Of course, cannabis brands aren’t all slacking off at the holidays, Baca acknowledges.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Certainly, cannabis businesses have their challenges, Baca acknowledges.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This is a new idea, one that acknowledges the extent to which private companies (and the governments that influence them) control our digital information ecosystem.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Ada Twist, Scientist, and Ridley Jones creator also acknowledges that change can still come through the studio system — as evidenced by several of The Velmas’ honorees — but creatives will have to be more patient.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Once your partner acknowledges the issue, approach it as a team.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Comparisons to Silicon Valley, though, need to acknowledges key differences, according to Sherman.
—Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
As the complaint acknowledges, in other cases where states, racetracks, state racing commissions, breeders and other groups argued the HISA Act violated the constitution, some courts have rejected the plaintiffs’ arguments or variations of them.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Of course, cannabis brands aren’t all slacking off at the holidays, Baca acknowledges.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Certainly, cannabis businesses have their challenges, Baca acknowledges.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This is a new idea, one that acknowledges the extent to which private companies (and the governments that influence them) control our digital information ecosystem.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Ada Twist, Scientist, and Ridley Jones creator also acknowledges that change can still come through the studio system — as evidenced by several of The Velmas’ honorees — but creatives will have to be more patient.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Once your partner acknowledges the issue, approach it as a team.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Acknowledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledges. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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