Synonyms of realized

realized 1 of 2

adjective

as in accomplished

Related Words

• accomplished
• concluded
• achieved
• finished
• attained
• ended
• terminated
• completed
• over
• done
• complete
• through
• up
• compassed
• obsolete
• extinct
• down
• defunct
• expired
• over with
• dead
• kaput

Dissimilar Words

• incomplete
• unfinished
• ongoing
• continuing
• uncompleted
• undone

realized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of realize

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discovered
• learned
• saw
• heard
• found
• ascertained
• found out
• got on (to)
• caught on (to)
• detected
• got wind of
• encountered
• spotted
• wised (up)
• perceived
• tumbled (to)
• noted
• figured out
• hit (on or upon)
• discerned
• calculated
• observed
• espied
• puzzled (out)
• descried
• divined
• doped (out)
• minded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• overlooked
• ignored
• disregarded
• forgot
• covered
• hid
• concealed
• masked
• screened
• veiled
• blanketed
• cloaked
• shrouded
• blotted out
• unlearned
• enshrouded
• occulted
• curtained

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• reaped
• gained
• won
• made
• got
• garnered
• obtained
• attained
• landed
• acquired
• captured
• secured
• procured
• achieved
• carried
• drew
• brought in
• pulled down
• knocked down
• accomplished
• came by
• bagged
• accumulated
• scored
• netted
• amassed
• occupied
• grossed
• regained
• cleared
• caught
• notched (up)
• recaptured
• annexed
• reacquired
• remade
• took over
• picked up
• racked up
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• paid
• granted
• gave
• forfeited
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of realized

Adjective

Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026

Verb

The latter is mostly realized in the over-two-minute masturbation scene at D’Pogi, the gay club run by Mother (Joel Lamangan) and Pol’s first stop in Manila. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

After the first test returned a result of zero, Murphy realized that his assistant had connected all of the sensors incorrectly. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

The Marketers Who Will Define What Comes Next Omnichannel marketing was always the right ambition, but omniplatform management is how it gets realized. — Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Cantor realized the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, paired with his software engineering skills, enabled him to create just such a cozy game himself, without having to hire other people. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

By the end of the weekend, she’s realized that grieving her father will take time. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026

Kristen realized that the baby was about to be born, despite the inopportune location. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Options traders expect a 6% swing in Delta shares after earnings, compared to a median 4% realized move over the past year. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 8 July 2026

As this World Cup continues to play out, the criticisms, fears and concerns about the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets have all been realized to an international audience. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026