acknowledges

verb

present tense third-person singular of acknowledge
as in admits
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 acknowledges Now, Anthropic acknowledges that its marks are signals, not definitive proof of AI-generation. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the expert acknowledges that our brains haven’t evolved to process the enormous, nearly constant barrage of information coming from our devices. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 Briscoe acknowledges the ironic similarities, from driving the #14 to now owning a team, but asserts his venture stems from personal passion and inspiration from various owners. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Oura acknowledges in product literature that its ring cannot replicate a laboratory setting, the lawsuit says, but only deep within the technical materials that come with the product. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Torres, the volunteer rescuer, acknowledges that moving forward has not been easy. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Roblox itself acknowledges that no safety system is perfect, and independent researchers have found examples of harmful chat getting through moderation. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Designer Lauren Winsor acknowledges that in your twenties, opting for a matching living room set may have been the most budget-friendly choice. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledges
  1. admits
  2. confesses
  3. concedes
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  • Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of admits
Verb
  • Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of confesses
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  • Dickson himself concedes there is still much work to be done to fully rehabilitate the Gap, as well as its sister brands.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There is a similar scene in the second episode, in which chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak concedes that sticking with their older players for one too many seasons has cost them.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of concedes

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