acknowledged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- acknowledgedly adverb
- self-acknowledged adjective
- unacknowledged adjective
- well-acknowledged adjective
Etymology
Origin of acknowledged
First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Hassabis acknowledged that we’re in a “ferocious, commercial pressure race,” not to mention a geopolitical one.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
He acknowledged, though, that they “do a good job disguising their coverage.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Swalwell has addressed the situation publicly, including in a video statement, where he denied the allegations but acknowledged what he described as “mistakes in judgment” in his personal life.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
At this week's HumanX AI conference in San Francisco, Alex Stamos of startup Corridor, which addresses AI safety, acknowledged a real threat from agentic hackers.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
He was scared to think about it, to even entertain the notion, but he found that once he’d acknowledged it, its roots dug into him, refusing to let go.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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