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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
The supporting cast, too, add an air of authenticity that helps with the suspension of disbelief when Margot realizes what’s actually going on.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
As with Valerie watching her colleagues enthusiastically reclaim the sitcom script, Deborah realizes the effort is just as important as the end result.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Carries on, but quickly realizes his car won’t turn right properly.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Brian now realizes that the pilot’s loss of sphincter control portends not a momentary breakdown of bodily integrity but death.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The conquistador realizes a human skull could be hard enough to shatter the glass.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
After his 2010 death, Perdie realizes Nando’s ex, Charleigh, is stalking her.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The standard often includes what is or is not right or moral, whether Sharpe realizes it or not.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
At odds and forced to travel the city together, Margaret realizes that running may not be her only option.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
As with Valerie watching her colleagues enthusiastically reclaim the sitcom script, Deborah realizes the effort is just as important as the end result.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Carries on, but quickly realizes his car won’t turn right properly.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Brian now realizes that the pilot’s loss of sphincter control portends not a momentary breakdown of bodily integrity but death.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The conquistador realizes a human skull could be hard enough to shatter the glass.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
After his 2010 death, Perdie realizes Nando’s ex, Charleigh, is stalking her.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The standard often includes what is or is not right or moral, whether Sharpe realizes it or not.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
At odds and forced to travel the city together, Margaret realizes that running may not be her only option.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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The returning performer’s new heroine, Elsa, is now a grownup, who reunites with her family after pursuing her studies in Europe and discovers her young sister, Amalia (newcomer Mariangel Montero), living in their family home alone and unsupervised.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Experiments fail often, but the system learns quickly because entry is cheap, exit is tolerated, and capital recycles rapidly.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 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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Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Deadline hears they were used for the recent live Comic Relief charity broadcast, which insiders said went down well, albeit on a show that attracts less scrutiny.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Sophomore teammate Caroline Painter hears her quite clearly.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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That makes this early matchup, coming off the bye, against the Chargers at Arrowhead so vital.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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