1
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
But when the trio arrives in the forest, Emma realizes that there are secrets among the group — and someone out in the forest may be watching them, as well.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Marie realizes Danny was the roadblock, so why give up the goose?
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
He’s almost done punching in the code when Dex realizes that the real code must be Cooper Morris’s inmate number instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Most of us live in the political center; most of us want a city that works, that prioritizes safety and that realizes that not every wish can be granted.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Wednesday and Morticia finally have a breakthrough in their strained relationship, Pugsley realizes his family really does care about him.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah opens the letter and realizes that it's actually addressed to Conrad.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
When the State Department commandeers the West Virginia hotel to house Axis diplomats in the wake of Pearl Harbor, June realizes that nothing will ever be the same again.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
And then this girl, who ran to school on Wednesday in excitement and to avoid a tardy slip, realizes the shooter has taken something from her.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Marie realizes Danny was the roadblock, so why give up the goose?
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
He’s almost done punching in the code when Dex realizes that the real code must be Cooper Morris’s inmate number instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Most of us live in the political center; most of us want a city that works, that prioritizes safety and that realizes that not every wish can be granted.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Wednesday and Morticia finally have a breakthrough in their strained relationship, Pugsley realizes his family really does care about him.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah opens the letter and realizes that it's actually addressed to Conrad.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
When the State Department commandeers the West Virginia hotel to house Axis diplomats in the wake of Pearl Harbor, June realizes that nothing will ever be the same again.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
And then this girl, who ran to school on Wednesday in excitement and to avoid a tardy slip, realizes the shooter has taken something from her.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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In 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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There, however, Cervantes (Julio Peña) discovers his power of storytelling.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
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The company earns a fee for paying the merchant upfront.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
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That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nostalgia, as Sheeran learns, sometimes reopens wounds and invites emotional gut punches previously buried for self-protection.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
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Everybody learns, takes notes and remembers information differently.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nobody reaps glory from doing the unseen right thing.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
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Right now, Washington reaps the worst of both worlds.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Also, Iyo Sky takes on Stephanie Vaquer to determine who wins the WWE Women's World Championship, which Naomi vacated.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Whoever wins will also become Virginia's first female governor.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
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From another room, the mechanic hears him dragging his leg and knows deep in his bones that this is the man who tortured him in prison.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Deadline hears that the field of candidates to become Channel 4’s chair has narrowed, with Debbie Wosskow, a digital entrepreneur and serving C4 board member, now out of the running.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The variety of blades can tackle several different pruning jobs, which makes this versatile set your new best friend until the first frost sets in.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Realizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizes. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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