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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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
But Novarupta’s act of magma theft provided the first hint that molten rock might be nimbler than scientists realized.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
But the pop savant soon realized the goofy portmanteau spoke quite seriously to her current state of mind.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
The story of tribal government gaming is, at its core, a story of opportunity realized.
—Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, after being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers early in spring training, Durbin quickly realized there was something different about being a Red Sox.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies that ramped up AI investment in late 2025 haven’t fully rolled out capabilities, adjusted pricing, or realized revenue gains.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Still, Paul had more enemies than anyone realized.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Ford’s realized it pretty quickly, right?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
But Novarupta’s act of magma theft provided the first hint that molten rock might be nimbler than scientists realized.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
But the pop savant soon realized the goofy portmanteau spoke quite seriously to her current state of mind.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
The story of tribal government gaming is, at its core, a story of opportunity realized.
—Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, after being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers early in spring training, Durbin quickly realized there was something different about being a Red Sox.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies that ramped up AI investment in late 2025 haven’t fully rolled out capabilities, adjusted pricing, or realized revenue gains.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Still, Paul had more enemies than anyone realized.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Ford’s realized it pretty quickly, right?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
Adjective
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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Police said investigator reviewed additional video and learned the suspect had placed hidden cameras in at least two other parks.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chance first learned about the crash when Tanya’s iPhone issued an SOS alert.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Talarico, a Texas state representative who reaped national attention last summer after appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast, has done just that.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With 421 million social-media accounts reached and 496 million impressions, Newcastle reaped brand recognition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 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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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Realized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realized. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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