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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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as in loves
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciates
People move to mountain towns specifically for this purpose, to be part of an active community that appreciates the outdoor lifestyle.
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Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Chaffin appreciates his free time, too.
—Mark Davis, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Ariana Grande appreciates a good hair accessory.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Of all people, Daines certainly appreciates the bigger political picture, having led Republicans’ Senate campaign committee during the 2024 cycle.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Barkley — who has contributed to Vitale’s Pediatric Cancer Fund — also appreciates that Vitale has come back to the airwaves after four fights with cancer in three years.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Chaffin appreciates his free time, too.
—Mark Davis, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Ariana Grande appreciates a good hair accessory.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Of all people, Daines certainly appreciates the bigger political picture, having led Republicans’ Senate campaign committee during the 2024 cycle.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Barkley — who has contributed to Vitale’s Pediatric Cancer Fund — also appreciates that Vitale has come back to the airwaves after four fights with cancer in three years.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Everyone loves classic Dutch Bros favorites like Golden Eagle and the Rebel, but there is so much to try with the Dutch Bros Secret Menu.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contrary to the belief that the young generation loves to spend and expects a life of luxury, most are simply trying to hold on.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Familiar with the Final Four spotlight, UCLA remains focused inward and understands the importance of turning off the noise from outside their circle, Jaquez said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maryland needs a regulatory system that aligns utility spending with the public interest — one that values transparency, consumer protection and meaningful accountability over corporate public relations.—
Michael Richard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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Along with the obvious – good teammates, good workers – Underwood values trust.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The result is a balanced, high-fidelity listening experience that respects the character of each analog format.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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