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 as the storm rages, Casey realizes the girl is hiding a deadly secret—one that could cost Casey her life before morning.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Looking back now, Hollie realizes there were subtle signs that something might have been off — but at the time, nothing stood out until their son Bedford’s 15-month checkup.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
How long before John Lynch completes his due diligence and realizes the 49ers need to trade for a defensive end who can generate pressure and sack the QB?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite—much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo (Famous in Love’s Carter Jenkins).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Not only that, but as Detective Williams shows them the footage of Lester’s death, which has also clearly been tampered with, Charles realizes there’s a familiar logo in the corner.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Still, the series takes it up a notch when Augusto’s rebellious younger daughter, Alice, fails to return home after a fight with her father, and Daniel realizes this particular predicament might be beyond even his capabilities.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
The moment that really took my breath away, as a viewer, is at the end of episode six when Jake realizes that Vince is the one holding him at gunpoint during the robbery at Black Rabbit.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Looking back now, Hollie realizes there were subtle signs that something might have been off — but at the time, nothing stood out until their son Bedford’s 15-month checkup.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
How long before John Lynch completes his due diligence and realizes the 49ers need to trade for a defensive end who can generate pressure and sack the QB?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite—much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo (Famous in Love’s Carter Jenkins).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Not only that, but as Detective Williams shows them the footage of Lester’s death, which has also clearly been tampered with, Charles realizes there’s a familiar logo in the corner.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Still, the series takes it up a notch when Augusto’s rebellious younger daughter, Alice, fails to return home after a fight with her father, and Daniel realizes this particular predicament might be beyond even his capabilities.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
The moment that really took my breath away, as a viewer, is at the end of episode six when Jake realizes that Vince is the one holding him at gunpoint during the robbery at Black Rabbit.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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Through perseverance, the seed discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the movie, which is far more upbeat than the Thomas Pynchon novel that inspired it, Bob discovers that the villainous Colonel Steven.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some conservative critics of the extra subsidies argue this group earns enough that they should be expected to pay their insurance premiums without help.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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When Lo learns the truth, Carrie locks her in a cabin below deck.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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When Lo learns that Carrie is having an affair with Richard, she’s creeped out by him choosing a woman who looks like a younger, healthier version of Anne.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 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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Why automakers are turning to drones Toyota’s drone proposal highlights a shift in how the automotive industry sees unmanned aerial systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite these headwinds, and Elliott’s criticism about the brand being spread too thin, Krishnan sees room for new products under the Gatorade banner.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gravenberch is seemingly open, but Lucas Torreira presses him as soon as the pass is played and wins possession, with the ball running loose to Osimhen.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Then again, both wins came against the Athletics, who aren't even in Oakland any more.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Supreme Court hears a case today about the government's ability to regulate conversion therapy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Plaintiffs warn of federal government overreach, as well as the longer-term impacts of deploying troops against American citizens, and urged the judge who hears the case to put a halt to the White House's actions.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Coming off posting eight points against the Thunder in Charleston, South Carolina four days earlier, Miller netted 14 points, connecting on 3 of 11 attempts in 23 minutes with two of those makes coming from 3-point range.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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That makes the total amount of restricted rare earths to 12.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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