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as in discovers
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 earns
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 realizes
When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s this line toward the end where the narrator realizes that her happiness in that year had less to do with being young in a beautiful foreign city and everything to do with soaring at the height of female closeness.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Not just any trade, Kidd realizes, but The Trade of Luka Doncic from which the franchise largely has moved on – or had until former majority owner Mark Cuban seemingly brought gasoline and matches to a podcast interview that was released Tuesday.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
Ex-convict Adèle gets a job as a baggage handler there and quickly realizes that the job requires a lot more than moving luggage from the lobby to the room, as every favor hides a hidden cost and power dynamics shift rapidly.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Mabel quickly realizes that the glade’s inhabitants have not left of their own accord but have been pushed out by the scheming mayor, Jerry (Jon Hamm).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Miley realizes the real source of Lilly’s hurt.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
What Davenport doesn’t know is a lethal Russian hit squad, led by a woman trained to kill, is hunting the traitor/spy, and after a couple of car chases, the hit team realizes Davenport is after them.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s this line toward the end where the narrator realizes that her happiness in that year had less to do with being young in a beautiful foreign city and everything to do with soaring at the height of female closeness.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Not just any trade, Kidd realizes, but The Trade of Luka Doncic from which the franchise largely has moved on – or had until former majority owner Mark Cuban seemingly brought gasoline and matches to a podcast interview that was released Tuesday.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
Ex-convict Adèle gets a job as a baggage handler there and quickly realizes that the job requires a lot more than moving luggage from the lobby to the room, as every favor hides a hidden cost and power dynamics shift rapidly.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Mabel quickly realizes that the glade’s inhabitants have not left of their own accord but have been pushed out by the scheming mayor, Jerry (Jon Hamm).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Miley realizes the real source of Lilly’s hurt.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
What Davenport doesn’t know is a lethal Russian hit squad, led by a woman trained to kill, is hunting the traitor/spy, and after a couple of car chases, the hit team realizes Davenport is after them.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday’s title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn’s undefeated season and left Huskies coach Geno Auriemma fuming.—
John Marshall,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Old dog learns new tricks UConn forward Alex Karaban, who played on the 2023 and ’24 champions, is attempting to become the first non-UCLA player to win three national championships.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Marcus sees herself taking the pill long term, with a goal of losing around 30 pounds.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Marootian said that his organization hears about two incidents every week, and reported a 42% increase in the number of incidents involving portable chargers in 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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With Irene threatening Billie, Joe skulks back to his cement cell, but hears Irene torturing Billie in the next room.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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While this makes alliums great companions for most vegetables and herbs, asparagus and alliums just don’t mix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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But don’t dismantle the machinery that makes America First actually work.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Realizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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