- present tense form of recognize (3rd person singular).
recognizes
Example Sentences
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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
Science recognizes that some people are “born with sex traits that don’t fit into typical male or female patterns,” to cite a discussion on the Cleveland Clinic web page on the topic “intersex.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
But he still recognizes the stakes of allowing the tech-and-A.I. executives to shape what gets put out and what doesn’t.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
She is acting oddly, and Vincent recognizes the symptoms of depression.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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