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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
And the first movie was recognized by the WGA, and I was gratified by that.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
But this view oversimplifies the concept, reducing it to a mere possession rather than recognizing it as a dynamic and interactive process that requires intention and awareness.
—Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
Hugging the Ligurian coastline, this journey connects the five picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre, like the cliffside Vernazza (which has been recognized as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages).
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Most Fortune 1000 companies recognize this certification from the women from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
But this view oversimplifies the concept, reducing it to a mere possession rather than recognizing it as a dynamic and interactive process that requires intention and awareness.
—Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
Hugging the Ligurian coastline, this journey connects the five picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre, like the cliffside Vernazza (which has been recognized as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages).
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Most Fortune 1000 companies recognize this certification from the women from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
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The scale of the devastation caused by a lack of water may likely never be fully understood, the organization warned, due to the decimation of Gaza’s health care system including disease tracking.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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That’s always interesting, because then you’re confronted with your own insecurities and your own inability to understand something, so you then get excited by that.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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The pregnant mom-of-two seemed dressed to honor pal Swift's Midnights era, in a silver and black fringe minidress and jacket with sparkly boots, while Patrick paid homage to Travis's Eras Tour appearance in a tuxedo.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The country’s newest national monument honors Frances Perkins, America’s first female cabinet secretary and a champion of workers’ rights.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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That might sound surprising coming from someone like Glazer, a force of pure energy known for dancing her way on stage and turning NYC streets into a live set.Grace McCarty, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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That Maye returned in the third quarter — thank you for your service, Jacoby Brissett — was a wonderful sight to behold for Patriots fans watching from home and the busload of les misérables that bothered to show up at Gillette.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Aditya Bhave from Bank of America, Happy New Year and thank you so much for being with us.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
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The group can’t decipher any helpful clues from that cryptic text, but all have thoughts on the importance of the upcoming contest.EW.com, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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To decipher her code, translate the picture (or pictures) on each card into two words, then anagram the letters to spell out one of the dishes depicted on the right.Suerynn Lee, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Magic then saw Moe Wagner (left knee) and Wendell Carter Jr. (ejected) leave the game early, too.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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The shocking overseas incident saw a man plow a black BMW at high speed into a row of shoppers at a crowded Christmas market in the town of Magdeburg.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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This transparency aids employees in comprehending the benefits of the new system and proactively addresses any potential concerns by mitigating uncertainty and resistance.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most striking counterexamples involve individuals unable to produce or comprehend language.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The things that the Lakers and LeBron James are going to like best about Dorian Finney-Smith are the things that have kept Finney-Smith from appreciating his battles against the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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