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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
This excerpt explores how scientists first began recognizing that oxygen didn’t billow up into the atmosphere until roughly halfway through Earth‘s existence — and how the arrival of this highly reactive gas fundamentally changed the planet from the seafloor to the stratosphere.
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Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Katzenbach and Smith go through the obvious teamwork values of listening, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support, recognizing the achievement of others, etc.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
In the past few years, that has meant employing artificial intelligence to recognize the neural activity patterns that reveal a person's intention to speak, or pick up a bar of chocolate.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2025
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Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Katzenbach and Smith go through the obvious teamwork values of listening, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support, recognizing the achievement of others, etc.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
In the past few years, that has meant employing artificial intelligence to recognize the neural activity patterns that reveal a person's intention to speak, or pick up a bar of chocolate.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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The class is offered by the Peace and Justice Institute, an Orlando nonprofit that hosts workshops on topics like conflict resolution, understanding trauma, emotional intelligence and parenting.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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To better understand the missing middle, Paulsen was part of a research team that examined rock samples from the Polar Rock Depository at The Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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Heat shooting coach Rob Fodor recently was honored by Hillsdale College with an award for Outstanding Achievement in Professional Athletics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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This conversation honors the deeply personal and generational journey of embracing natural beauty.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Because as our founders knew so well, human nature recoils all too often at the inconveniences and frustrations of self-government.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The group also thanked the Eavis family, Glastonbury’s organisers, for standing by them amidst calls for their removal.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Assistant Superintendent Cynthia Mose-Trevino also thanked Johnson-Shirley for serving as a mentor.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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People were quick to decipher the message — and went bananas, as expected.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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With these additional texts, the team was able to completely decipher this ancient hymn of praise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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The water line can be seen nearly reaching the doorway.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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According to statements from camp officials and survivors, Eastland was last seen leading a group of girls from a cabin trying to get them to safety.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Israeli intelligence has also monitored the reaction to the campaign among Iranian leadership, which has struggled to comprehend the extent of the damage, the Israeli official said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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For a band that broke up under a cloud of bitterness, Talking Heads still appreciate a good celebration.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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