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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
The jury additionally recognized Concrete Land by Asmahan Bkerat and The Beauty of Errors by Jukka Kärkkäinen with Special Mentions for Best Pitch.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The award is meant to recognize great instrumentalists.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The award is meant to recognize great instrumentalists.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but experts believe these episodes happen when certain nerves in your blood vessels are activated (by stress, perhaps, or a lack of sleep), sending pain signals to your brain and causing inflammation.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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Looking ahead to the future of integrating art and commerce, Cao Hailun emphasized the importance of understanding art and culture.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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This advanced privacy measure stops unauthorized data collection in its tracks, ensuring that your users' preferences are honored, even if your system isn’t perfect.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Now, he’s honored by the Deloitte Cincinnati 100 with the Carl H. Lindner Award for Entrepreneurship and Civic Spirit.Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Norway is known for its wool sweaters, handmade crafts, and other unique items.David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The instantly recognizable bags go with just about everything, and women of all ages wear them as accessories of high esteem: Even Kate Middleton has been known to carry a Longchamp Le Pliage.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Sharing the news on Facebook, Allan thanked Channel 58 for the opportunity.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Your teams—and your bottom line—will thank you for it.Hayden Stafford, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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To paint, or not to paint:Painting yourself green to see 'Wicked' in theaters?Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Clear skies will be required to have any chance of seeing the potential display.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Expert witnesses are critical in helping judges and juries comprehend complicated technical or scientific information.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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For beginners, visual languages are much easier to initially comprehend.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This luxury property combines the rustic charm of a log cabin with modern amenities; perfect for both appreciating the area’s natural beauty, but also enjoying the privacy.Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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Hurst appreciates the timelessness of classic scarf-tying, but nevertheless suggests throwing out images of Bunny Macdougal and instead, come up with your own variations. Tie a scarf as a skirt to go out, per Hurst’s suggestion.Erika Veurink, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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