1
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
Talk with a healthcare provider about recognizing the signs of a serious complication.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
An orderly transition in financial markets would unfold if investors, regulators, and major financial institutions proactively recognized environmental constraints and social imperatives as critical drivers of asset value.
—London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Iowa will celebrate and recognize this historic change in our country's leadership by raising our flags.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
An orderly transition in financial markets would unfold if investors, regulators, and major financial institutions proactively recognized environmental constraints and social imperatives as critical drivers of asset value.
—London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Iowa will celebrate and recognize this historic change in our country's leadership by raising our flags.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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The company tapped into data analytics at a time when few understood that discipline’s potential.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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The MusiCares Person of the Year concert, which Matthews also pulled out of, takes place on Friday and honors the Grateful Dead.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Storied journalist Peter Maer will be honored with a prestigious award next month in a ceremony that will feature a fireside chat centered around antisemitism.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Nash and Stills, classic rock legends in their own right, are best known for their work in Crosby, Stills & Nash, a folk rock supergroup (that also sometimes included Neil Young).—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Hopkins, who is well known for his own monstrous portrayal of Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs, has been working frequently, including voicing a character in the two-part Netflix film Rebel Moon and forthcoming sci-fi flick Eyes in the Trees.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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In a post on the social platform X, Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel for the San Diego sector thanked the U.S. Marine Corps.—
Alex Riggins,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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While not everyone understands her decision, many social-media users thanked Mahoney for sharing Poppy's story.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Genomic sequencing, which deciphers the entire viral genome, is more ambitious.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here's how China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean The presence of lava introduces a significant challenge in deciphering the geological history of the Athabasca Valles system.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tours also include an equal number of travelers who can see.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans is also seeing its all-time snowiest day based on modern records taken at their current location.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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The level of devastation Los Angeles has just experienced is hard for any of us to comprehend.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Famously, his digressive speeches require deep immersion in right-wing lore to comprehend.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Our understanding of it may include experiences such as writing or running Java code, exploring its ecosystem and appreciating the practical applications of this language.—
Ramanakar Danda,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Please spend your time and resources on something your audience will actually enjoy and/or appreciate.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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