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recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /




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Garvin Jarbusch, chief investment officer at Green Alpha Advisors, says companies that don’t recognize water cost have a structural blind spot.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Mice receiving glucosamine also showed worsening deficits in social memory, which is the ability to recognize and remember other individuals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Brine is one of those flavors that’s easier to recognize than define.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

She helps them recognize developmental moments, such as when a child turns a book upright on their own upon realizing it’s upside down, signaling letter recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Sliding my thumb under the sealed edge, I rip it open and recognize Dad’s clumsy handwriting.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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