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as in discovered
to come to an awareness of
I just realized that I can't go out to dinner tonight because I'm supposed to babysit for our neighbor
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
if you deposit your paycheck in a savings account, you'll realize a little interest on it
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Recent Examples of realized
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Over time, Brian Venturo, one of the company’s founders, realized that the rise in AI would be a major factor fueling the surge in demand for the computing power of the GPUs that CoreWeave was already accumulating.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
While the moral comes through loud and clear, that’s largely because the film’s bland depiction of slumberland isn’t a fraction as well-realized — or even as fun!
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
There’s tension between them, but it’s never fully realized.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
My worst fears weren’t realized in Tuesday’s election, but the results did leave me with some concern.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Farsi filmed that first interaction over the phone and soon realized that their conversations could be the basis of her picture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Garfield’s ascension to the presidency is both fascinating and wildly entertaining, and Makowsky and series director Matt Ross capture that rise exceptionally in the early, fully realized episodes of the series.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Nashville resident Abdul Helmandai realized he was banned from Nashville International Airport in late February 2025.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, a bystander realized something wasn't right and alerted a lifeguard, Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra told WBTW.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Over time, Brian Venturo, one of the company’s founders, realized that the rise in AI would be a major factor fueling the surge in demand for the computing power of the GPUs that CoreWeave was already accumulating.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
While the moral comes through loud and clear, that’s largely because the film’s bland depiction of slumberland isn’t a fraction as well-realized — or even as fun!
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
There’s tension between them, but it’s never fully realized.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
My worst fears weren’t realized in Tuesday’s election, but the results did leave me with some concern.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Farsi filmed that first interaction over the phone and soon realized that their conversations could be the basis of her picture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Garfield’s ascension to the presidency is both fascinating and wildly entertaining, and Makowsky and series director Matt Ross capture that rise exceptionally in the early, fully realized episodes of the series.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Nashville resident Abdul Helmandai realized he was banned from Nashville International Airport in late February 2025.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
Adjective
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Slater is an accomplished actor on both stage and screen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the pro dancer shows off his moves on the reality competition series, BC Jean is an accomplished singer-songwriter and musician herself.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Officers discovered his body Thursday inside his apartment on the 2000 block of San Juan Road in the Natomas neighborhood.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lesson learned, Michkov seemed to be saying.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Park rangers learned that the car with a single occupant had plunged over the rim near South Kaibab Trailhead, the National Park Service (NPS) said.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The following year, production was 3,000 kilos from three hectares, and in 2005, 5,000 kilos were reaped from five hectares.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, the resort aims to leave guests feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, ensuring an achieved sense of ‘weightlessness’.—
Lauren Jade Hill,
Forbes,
15 June 2021
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Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.—
ARTHUR LUBOW,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2018
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the anti-India movement in the Maldives gained momentum, China exploited the United States’ absence, rapidly expanding its regional footprint by easing the tremendous debt the island country owed China.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Realized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realized. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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