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as in cases
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a 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
Any institution that fails to understand Tijuana, Baja California, border commerce, bilingual labor markets, immigration realities, environmental interdependence and cross-border health issues is not worthy of the site.
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Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The positive impacts of your escape from daily realities are doubled.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
However, insufficient attention to safety or geopolitical realities could invite setbacks and short-term volatility, whether through public backlash, security incidents or accelerated foreign competition.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
It’s stunningly written but fun, deeply serious about feminism and capitalism and the realities of parenthood in America, but still hopeful.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But now economic realities have made leave a more bipartisan issue.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
However, the idea that the World Cup will somehow become a major conduit for Ebola transmission in the United States reflects a misunderstanding of both how Ebola spreads and the realities of international travel.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
As the dust settled, the industry ran headfirst into realities that growth alone could not solve.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
The problem with a premise like this is that, among many other realities, female CEOs or titans of industry are no longer uncommon.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026
Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The positive impacts of your escape from daily realities are doubled.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
However, insufficient attention to safety or geopolitical realities could invite setbacks and short-term volatility, whether through public backlash, security incidents or accelerated foreign competition.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
It’s stunningly written but fun, deeply serious about feminism and capitalism and the realities of parenthood in America, but still hopeful.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But now economic realities have made leave a more bipartisan issue.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
However, the idea that the World Cup will somehow become a major conduit for Ebola transmission in the United States reflects a misunderstanding of both how Ebola spreads and the realities of international travel.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
As the dust settled, the industry ran headfirst into realities that growth alone could not solve.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
The problem with a premise like this is that, among many other realities, female CEOs or titans of industry are no longer uncommon.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
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The best chance to minimize that risk is to identify and isolate cases as quickly as possible.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Interruptions in antihypertensives and statins can raise heart risks over time, and in some cases lead to hypertensive emergencies.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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My defense and my rebounding are two things that are extremely, extremely important to me.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The problem is the bureaucrats aren't aware of the severity of the issue, while Ira, Harry, and Wayne uncover more facts about the circumstances.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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Key facts of the case • George Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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After years of struggling to eke out consistent profits, the firm even announced plans last year to split itself into two separate entities before Paramount’s bid.—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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Other teams of astronomers have looked for clues about the movements of giant planets in the orbits of asteroids and other small objects, studying them like footprints to reconstruct how they might have been pushed or pulled into their current orbits by the gravity of giant planets on the move.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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The ingestion of substances was just astronomical.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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It’s widely considered one of the world’s most addictive substances — yet influencers are pitching nicotine as a wellness tool.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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