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
In each case, as the documents show, Jewish immigrants helped the unions better acknowledge and connect with the needs of their workers.
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James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Both governments have acknowledged these levels are economically damaging.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
Angela and Drew apologize for hurting Brit’s feelings, and Brit acknowledges understanding where the other women are coming from, with everyone finally agreeing to move forward.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
No foul was called, but the crew chief for the game, David Guthrie, later acknowledged that a foul occurred.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Both governments have acknowledged these levels are economically damaging.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
Angela and Drew apologize for hurting Brit’s feelings, and Brit acknowledges understanding where the other women are coming from, with everyone finally agreeing to move forward.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
No foul was called, but the crew chief for the game, David Guthrie, later acknowledged that a foul occurred.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledge
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This is also addressed within Article 5 of UEFA’s regulations, explaining how the club ranked highest in its domestic championship may be admitted.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The complaint said Kirkwood admitted buying Markwood alcohol.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Eddie Cicotte Another member of the disgraced 1919 White Sox, Cicotte confessed to participating in the scheme to fix the World Series.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In 1989, Erik confessed to his psychologist, whose mistress later reported it to the police.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Speaking to Variety during the Cannes Film Festival, Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of Creative Greece, concedes that there have been bureaucratic challenges since the organization’s launch.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Now, after dispute the accuracy of the video for several months, the defense concedes that the footage is disturbing as an example of domestic violence.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner swap May 16 in Istanbul during their first in person talks in 3 years.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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New Jersey rail lines stood silent for a second day as union members and state officials agreed to keep hammering out a contract Sunday as the start of the work week loomed.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Acknowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledge. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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