- present tense form of recognize (3rd person singular).
recognizes
Example Sentences
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Their letter recognizes that released weights are beyond the makers’ control but never says which weights are safe to release.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
DuVernay recognizes a similar coexistence in the artist herself: “She has both curiosity and fire in her eyes and smile.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
To ensure the treatment reached prostate cancer cells, the team attached a targeting molecule that recognizes PSMA, a protein found on the surface of prostate tumor cells.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
“By automatically applying penalty relief, the IRS recognizes that taxpayers who historically pay on time should not have to make a formal request for relief that is routinely granted,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Maybe the judge thinks this is a punishment, but Alex recognizes it for what it is: an opportunity.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
