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
As Lee realizes, there is more to the story than what authorities ruled, which is that the black sheep of the Washberg clan died by suicide—maybe over Lee’s exposé on the family.
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Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Well, maybe not cheering, exactly, but at least nodding in mild appreciation at a movie that realizes its humble and happy purpose.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Rose now realizes the smeared, dark, jagged edges are an abstract human.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The film delves into the then-trendy topic of the occult, adapting Ira Levin’s best-selling novel about a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) in a stylish Manhattan apartment building who slowly realizes that her husband (John Cassavetes) is in league with the Satanists downstairs.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Sitting up, Rosemary realizes her back and sides are covered in bright red scratches.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Amanda Seyfried played Jennifer's best friend Needy Lesnicki, who slowly realizes what is happening and tries to stop her.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Almost immediately, the boy realizes something gravely sinister is amiss.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Well, maybe not cheering, exactly, but at least nodding in mild appreciation at a movie that realizes its humble and happy purpose.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Rose now realizes the smeared, dark, jagged edges are an abstract human.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The film delves into the then-trendy topic of the occult, adapting Ira Levin’s best-selling novel about a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) in a stylish Manhattan apartment building who slowly realizes that her husband (John Cassavetes) is in league with the Satanists downstairs.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Sitting up, Rosemary realizes her back and sides are covered in bright red scratches.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Amanda Seyfried played Jennifer's best friend Needy Lesnicki, who slowly realizes what is happening and tries to stop her.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Almost immediately, the boy realizes something gravely sinister is amiss.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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That’s an excellent benefit for a no-annual-fee credit card that earns points that transfer to a long list of partners like Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and United MileagePlus.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Nashville native — daughter of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Paul Overstreet, who penned hits of his own and for many others beginning in the 1980s — earns her first top 10 on Country Airplay as a writer.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Zoë officially takes over Sarah's investigation into Dinah and learns a few key details, including that the gas main had been shut off for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victor reaps hard-to-come-by rewards in an unwelcoming, militarized land.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is a huge contest in the battle for the 1-seed in the NFC (and homefield advantage in the playoffs), as the loser will fall further behind the Seahawks and the Rams, who are both 7-2 after blowout wins yesterday.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pfizer wins bidding war for obesity drug startup US pharma giant Pfizer won a bidding war to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, beating back an offer from Danish rival Novo Nordisk.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Deadline hears that if there is to be a transaction, WBD would hope to declare that by year end.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dawson hears the chatter, even if indirectly.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Freezing into a brick shape makes vacuum sealing easier.—
Laura Simpson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Which makes Shelley Joseph today’s poster gal for the corrupt double standards in the Massachusetts legal system.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Realizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizes. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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