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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 conquistador realizes a human skull could be hard enough to shatter the glass.
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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
Yukimi, the wife of Isao’s son Toshir, realizes Takeuchi’s true nature and tries to expose him even though she is isolated from the family.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 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
Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Yukimi, the wife of Isao’s son Toshir, realizes Takeuchi’s true nature and tries to expose him even though she is isolated from the family.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 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
Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
Verb
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The Zion Phelps story is going to be told over and over at Loyola High to show students what can happen when someone discovers potential and decides to take a chance to bring it out.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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But as the decades pass, Mercy discovers an especially bitter spirit who is wreaking violent revenge upon the living—and when the spirit claims to know something of her past, Mercy must decide if her loyalties are to the living or the dead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 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
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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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Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or who sees someone in crisis, should call 911, 211 or 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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South Florida frequently sees sargassum washing ashore on its beaches, but the brown seaweed generally isn't harmful to humans.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 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
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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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