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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
Miamians, the candidates recognized, are struggling to make ends meet — and affordability featured prominently throughout the evening.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Flacco recognized the coverages time and again, finding tight end Noah Fant for a touchdown and third receiver Andrei Iosivas for three catches for 49 yards.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Even with the romantic elements of the film, Breckenridge recognizes that this is a unique character for her.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The field of mycelium materials is maturing; mycelium leather is widely recognized among fashion, luxury, and design brands, many of which have now experimented with it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Flacco recognized the coverages time and again, finding tight end Noah Fant for a touchdown and third receiver Andrei Iosivas for three catches for 49 yards.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Even with the romantic elements of the film, Breckenridge recognizes that this is a unique character for her.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The field of mycelium materials is maturing; mycelium leather is widely recognized among fashion, luxury, and design brands, many of which have now experimented with it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lyra’s quest to understand Dust brings her into confrontation with human and other worldly forces who champion moral absolutism over imagination, ignorance over knowledge, authoritarianism over free will and cold, disinterested rationality over empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The terms of Mike Hill’s contract will be honored, including a financial payout of his $420,000 base salary through June 30, 2030.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Returning for a record-breaking 23rd season on SNL, Kenan Thompson is not currently known to be dating anyone.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, California Arguably one of the best dive bars in the Golden State, the 20-seat Tiki-Ti was founded in 1961 by Filipino immigrant Ray Buhen and is known for its intimate atmosphere, classic rum cocktails and kitschy decor.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The director, unable to attend the ceremony in person, sent a video message thanking the jury.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Boss was essentially thanking the Taxi Driver scribe for forgiving the creative larceny Springsteen perpetrated in those early days of his career.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The audience is put into her shoes, only able to decipher what is going on by listening to the men banging around the house trying to kill her.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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No, Lindsey did not decipher a few revealing tarot cards or see the future inside a crystal ball.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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More than 60% of European companies cite regulation as an obstacle to investment, and most see it as their biggest challenge overall.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The cacophony contained within the glass of an NHL rink can be difficult to describe, let alone comprehend.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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For much of D’Angelo’s career, critics seemed to most appreciate his brilliance by way of comparison.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Harrison appreciates the love and support she's received from the online community, which has only strengthened her desire to continue the series.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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