as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket
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Recent Examples of acknowledge
After nearly 20 years, Fergie acknowledged a glaring mistake from one of her most iconic songs.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The Yankees star also acknowledged how parenthood is pushing him to stay sharp, not just for his team, but for his daughter.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 July 2025
Sometimes just acknowledge their wins without asking for anything in return.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In his formal statement, Paterson acknowledged Mamdani's successful primary campaign but expressed deep reservations about his readiness for the mayor's office.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The Yankees star also acknowledged how parenthood is pushing him to stay sharp, not just for his team, but for his daughter.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 July 2025
Sometimes just acknowledge their wins without asking for anything in return.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In his formal statement, Paterson acknowledged Mamdani's successful primary campaign but expressed deep reservations about his readiness for the mayor's office.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledge
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Chesky admits that remaining composed while covering these tragedies has been a challenge for him, especially as the father of a 2-year-old daughter, Eleanor.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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That got worse through emergency room trips on May 18 and May 20, the latter leading to University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she was admitted.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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During an interview with the detectives, Owen confessed to the shooting and provided multiple corroborating details, police said Detectives then obtained an arrest warrant and took him into custody.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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After being caught, Rudolph confessed to the crimes that killed two people in a plea bargain that took the death penalty off the table.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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In their five World Cup matches, the Netherlands conceded only two goals with Spitse on the pitch.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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To get to a supermajority on partial overrides, the four members conceded on some of Gloria’s vetoes, such as elimination of $250,000 for a homeless outreach team.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The University of Pennsylvania agreed to a resolution with President Donald Trump's administration to keep males out of women's sports and apologize to every woman swimmer who was affected by the presence of trans athlete Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Kubler settled the SEC’s claims and agreed to pay penalties.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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“Acknowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/acknowledge. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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