- present tense form of recognize (3rd person singular).
recognizes
Example Sentences
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She has mild dementia but is still capable of making decisions, and she recognizes her three children.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
It recognizes astronauts whose achievements have made an exceptional contribution to the nation's space program.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
“LIV Golf recognizes the disappointment these changes may bring for fans, local stakeholders, Thomas Rhett and Disco Lines, and appreciates the significant time and effort invested by the artists and their teams,” the league said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The players association presumably recognizes the most salient fact about the owners’ approach to labor relations, which is their history of of treating the players like peons and lying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Willa’s favorite scarf, which I’ll put on as soon as I get to London—a secret flag of identification to make sure she recognizes me.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
