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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
At the same time, in another part of town, Sara, recently recovered from a car crash, suddenly realizes that her accident was all part of a conspiracy as the lives of all intertwine.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 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
The conflict starts when Jason realizes the horse drank the last beer during their travels, sending him on a hunt for another cold one.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The conflict kicks off when Jason realizes the horse drank the last beer, sending him on a quest for another cold one.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 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
The conflict starts when Jason realizes the horse drank the last beer during their travels, sending him on a hunt for another cold one.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The conflict kicks off when Jason realizes the horse drank the last beer, sending him on a quest for another cold one.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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Moore stars as Aaron Eagle, a fetish camboy (online male escort) who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Birney) and discovers a disturbing tie to his past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Potentially traumatic for young kids is a short scene where Lily discovers George’s dead body, and another where Lily’s sheep friend dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Walnut Creek resident and photojournalist Manny Crisostomo earns the spotlight too.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The star learns beauty tips from her daughter, too.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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That means the robot collects its own data, learns from simulation and applies those lessons in the real world.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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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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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Sandburg’s Alanna Noone hears the jokes from time to time.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday about a relatively new law enforcement technique that allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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And what makes this all worse is that Fauci made these comments this week.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Mass raids in neighborhoods, workplaces and near schools create fear that makes communities less safe, not more.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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