realities

plural of reality
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as in things
one that has a real and independent existence you'll need to cope with a whole new set of realities once you've become a parent

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Recent Examples of realities Still, shedding the harsh realities of life as a young girl without agency in Gilead was a practice Infiniti had to master both for her character and herself. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026 The show is about a 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who wants to become an astronomer but must deal with the harsh realities of daily life, including his half-sister’s need for a bone marrow transplant. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Data should reflect both strategy and the realities partners are experiencing on the ground. Lynette Bell, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Or say he was threatened because his attorneys informed him about the realities of death row. Alex Brizee july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 These capabilities must then be embedded into core decision-making so that strategies are grounded in a clear understanding of government priorities and geopolitical realities. Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Families and children speak of being left on their own to navigate these harsh realities. Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 For many campers, being in the wilderness for the summer brings them face-to-face with the realities of climate change. Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 July 2026 Plaintiffs’ market definitions bear no relationship to the realities of today’s marketplace and cannot withstand scrutiny. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 July 2026
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Noun
  • The Justice Department office that handles immigration courts said in a statement that judges were adjusting their schedules to resolve cases more quickly, while making sure all cases get handled fairly and lawfully.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • More than 100 residents of the community attended to hear the candidates make their cases.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Closing this gap, aligning one’s internal world with external facts, begins with awareness.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Zirin’s lively biography of this activist should remind everyone that history isn’t just about facts and figures but also context and compassion.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.
    Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The company added that the partnership would enable Pathé Netherlands and Pathé Belgium to program films produced by Pathé Films more effectively but noted that both entities remained committed to working with other distributors in the territory.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Hard kills encompass nets, interceptors, bullets and other objects that physically take drones out of action in midair.
    Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The design can grasp an impressive variety of objects that often challenge conventional robotic hands.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • While cannabis and alcohol may seem to assist in sleep, these substances offer a cheap trick.
    Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Regulatory change accelerates yearly, and new supply chains routinely add countries, tiers and substances to their infrastructure.
    Kunal Chopra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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