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 But even still, experts say the realities of construction –– blasting through rock with dynamite, pouring concrete into natural landforms and storing water in reservoirs –– could have unintended effects. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Amid the security crisis and its fallout of economic hardship in the region, nightlife offers people an escape from the tough realities, said Idowu. ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Visiting people in their communities and gaining firsthand insight into Norway’s diverse realities became a fundamental part of their work. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 That includes weekly baths, facial skin care, veterinary appointments and the less glamorous realities of daily cleanup. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Other injuries revealed more grim realities of a Revolutionary War battlefield, such as the Pennsylvania Navy’s use of bar and chain shot as ammunition. Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Instead, the agency is going back to 2001 and fighting a fight of 25 years ago, when the realities on the ground demand a completely different policy discussion. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 This reflects Paris’ difficulty adapting to the region’s new strategic realities, particularly Azerbaijan’s emergence as the preeminent regional actor and Turkey’s expanding role. Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Player over/underperformance and injuries are realities in fantasy. Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • In both cases, Soto rejoined the Mets without a rehab assignment.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Hudson and others are represented by attorney Ryan Downton, who has successfully litigated eligibility cases on behalf of former Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia and others and extended their careers past when the NCAA said their time was up.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Verify the numbers, name the next step, and let clear facts make the agreement feel safer for everyone involved.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit says the decision was unlawful, unsupported by facts and inconsistent with the military’s past praise of Claude.
    Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Kingsway Theatre has no association with any other cinema or entities.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The cosmos may be speckled with black hole stars, celestial entities that have the properties of both black holes and stars.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Other astronomers have questioned whether the current definition goes far enough, particularly as researchers discover rogue planets, brown dwarfs and other unusual objects that blur the boundaries between planets, moons and stars.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Artwork, objects, and textures should reflect you, not a theme.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Buprenorphine is especially useful for reducing opioid withdrawal and craving while providing some protection against the effects of more powerful opioid substances.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Some undergo cosmetic procedures and reportedly inject their bodies with peptides, testosterone, and other substances that enhance their physiques.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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