1
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
In addition to Thompson, the gala will recognize Starz with the ChangeMaker Award for their work in film and media.
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2001, Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism created a program recognizing culturally rich villages for their exceptional history, natural beauty, and/or traditions and legends.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Police are still searching for the men, and released images of them on Thursday in the hope someone may recognize them.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
For years, the school board declined the proposal to recognize Eid as a day off.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2001, Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism created a program recognizing culturally rich villages for their exceptional history, natural beauty, and/or traditions and legends.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Police are still searching for the men, and released images of them on Thursday in the hope someone may recognize them.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
For years, the school board declined the proposal to recognize Eid as a day off.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
Verb
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Some means to understand things that are uncontrollable.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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At some point 3 to 4 billion years ago, Mars lost its atmosphere for reasons not yet fully understood, and with it, the temperate conditions that allowed liquid water to exist on its surface.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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This was a problem for Sexton, best known for his roles in Bosch, The Killing and Deadwood who was offered a $595,000 deal for the role of Johnson.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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There are many people to thank for getting this far.—
Mitch Glazier,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many thanked local forecasters for years of clear-eyed updates, graphics and warnings.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mathematicians are deciphered, disfigured, discounted, and dissolved.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Organizations must move beyond seeing procurement as merely a cost center.—
Shaz Khan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But in order to comprehend that fact, people like Rowling would have to actually listen to ace people, and that’s more intellectually curious than she’s been since at least the 1990s.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Alex's case, this involved initiating honest conversations with Emily to comprehend the underlying factors contributing to her distress.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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To truly appreciate Toronto's culinary heritage, Kish recommends diving into the city's food history—including surprising discoveries like the Canadian origins of sushi pizza and Hawaiian pizza.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Thai isn’t a particularly easy language to learn but an effort to grasp the basics will always be appreciated by the locals.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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