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
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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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
The dramatic estate features a contemporary mansion by Greg Perry Design with over 13,700 square feet of living space realized by the Thompson Building Group.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
When the team realized the tunnel appeared to lead right to the sea, Martínez reached out to Ballard to see what the tunnel might be pointing to underwater.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
By 2008, Apple realized there was too much money on the table not to launch the App Store.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s when Lois caught a glimpse of orange outside their window and realized rescue workers were nearby.
—Michelle Boudin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Last month, Crystal Kay realized her longtime dream of touring in North America with her CK25 THE TOUR, celebrating 25 years in music.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
But Bruce soon realized all that was irrelevant.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Nonetheless, Lloyd's production is handsomely realized, with striking silhouetttes courtesy of Jon Clark and unnerving sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, who add a low whirr of dread to the existential fable.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
The dramatic estate features a contemporary mansion by Greg Perry Design with over 13,700 square feet of living space realized by the Thompson Building Group.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
When the team realized the tunnel appeared to lead right to the sea, Martínez reached out to Ballard to see what the tunnel might be pointing to underwater.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
By 2008, Apple realized there was too much money on the table not to launch the App Store.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s when Lois caught a glimpse of orange outside their window and realized rescue workers were nearby.
—Michelle Boudin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Last month, Crystal Kay realized her longtime dream of touring in North America with her CK25 THE TOUR, celebrating 25 years in music.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
But Bruce soon realized all that was irrelevant.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
Verb
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Maintenance crews discovered them during a routine post-flight inspection of the plane after arriving from New York.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The company has discovered that a mysterious font could be used to crash an iOS app and potentially tamper with the system memory.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Jackson entered the NFL as a raw prospect with obvious physical gifts, the 28-year-old has developed into one of the most accomplished pocket passers and once again looks set for another monster season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But upon the couples’ return from their honeymoon, Jones learned her new husband had been diagnosed with cancer.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2000 by Doug McCraw and Lutz Hofbauer as an arts nonprofit, FAT Village was a unique, innovative arts hub right next to the train tracks where artists showed their work, students learned figure drawing, and patrons sipped cappuccinos while surrounded by vintage books.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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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Manacled gained a devoted following.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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This was followed by another eye update that has since gained more than 417,000 views.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 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
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“Realized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realized. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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