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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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The girl’s disappearance led to a large search of the area in near-zero-degree weather, and an Amber Alert after investigators realized she was likely abducted by a stranger.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
According to eyewitnesses, when passers-by realized security forces had apprehended the notorious crime figure, people cheered and applauded the police.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Together, these two channels are reshaping how value is realized.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
While en route, firefighters saw a large column of smoke bellowing from the area and realized the severity of the incident and sought additional help to the scene.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Time, Alex Singleton has realized, is worth paying for.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Ormond entered the water, realized Lucy showed signs of hypothermia, and carried her out of the ditch like an infant.
—Mark Price
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
After leaving Google and taking a coaching class, Hellerer realized her own direction.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Verb
Luckily, the new coaching staff realized that the right side was likely the best for him.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The girl’s disappearance led to a large search of the area in near-zero-degree weather, and an Amber Alert after investigators realized she was likely abducted by a stranger.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
According to eyewitnesses, when passers-by realized security forces had apprehended the notorious crime figure, people cheered and applauded the police.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Together, these two channels are reshaping how value is realized.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
While en route, firefighters saw a large column of smoke bellowing from the area and realized the severity of the incident and sought additional help to the scene.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Time, Alex Singleton has realized, is worth paying for.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Ormond entered the water, realized Lucy showed signs of hypothermia, and carried her out of the ditch like an infant.
—Mark Price
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
After leaving Google and taking a coaching class, Hellerer realized her own direction.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
Adjective
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Kleven had been an accomplished ski jumper in his home country, and when he was spotted sliding down and flying off ramps in Sugarbush, Vermont, he was recruited to be a stunt performer.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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As one of the most accomplished soccer players of all time, Ronaldo has collected over five UEFA Champions League titles and led Portugal to their first-ever major title at UEFA Euro 2016 and the inaugural 2019 UEFA Nations League.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Muntadas, Miller, and Lord discovered the contest during its first month.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This rapid breakthrough, combined with early reforms such as releasing political prisoners and allowing a freer press, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Bianco earned a 1 percentage point increase, while Mahan and Porter lost 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Clark learned Jones has an older sister, Phyllis, who was dating Nash in 1980.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Parent Bernadette Vedder said her son, Cherod, learned to speak and control his aggression at the center.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The steel company was awarded General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2025 earlier in the month, and has reaped the benefits of elevated steel prices from the spring.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The writing and production teams immediately reaped massive benefits, creatively and practically, from the relocation.—
Scott Huver,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nvidia also gained more than 2% early Monday after the chipmaker unveiled powerful new chips to bring AI functions into laptops and desktop computers, including those made by Microsoft and Dell set to roll out later this year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Its Claude chatbot has become a popular alternative in the increasingly competitive generative AI market, while Claude Code has gained traction among software developers and enterprise customers looking to automate coding tasks and improve productivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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“Realized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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