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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 lyrics describe a crystallizing moment in which the narrator realizes that her relationship is the thing that’s not working in her life, despite the best hopes and intentions.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 June 2026
But Miss Manners realizes that dates to a time when people reciprocated hospitality — and did not do half of their entertaining in the kitchen.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Before Bret realizes his daughter's foot-content creator career dream is a jest for the cameras, the loving father spins his wheels, recovering from his surprise to even manage encouragement.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Millie soon realizes that the Winchesters’ perfect facade is an illusion after Nina’s behavior grows increasingly erratic and disturbing events take place, resulting in Millie being trapped in a situation that forces her to go to extremes to survive.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Some things in life are fundamentally different in ways that no one ever realizes ahead of time, and the amazing feeling of G-forces in my butt, very like flying on the ground, was at once a 10/10 gratifying and terrifying experience.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Meanwhile, his daughter, Enda, is adventurous and talented, perfect for the role of mapmaker’s assistant, but Tomás inevitably realizes her fitness too late.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Clark explores this uncanny expanse, then realizes something is down there with him.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
My hope is that there’s some way Sony realizes this is what should be done.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 6 June 2026
But Miss Manners realizes that dates to a time when people reciprocated hospitality — and did not do half of their entertaining in the kitchen.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Before Bret realizes his daughter's foot-content creator career dream is a jest for the cameras, the loving father spins his wheels, recovering from his surprise to even manage encouragement.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Millie soon realizes that the Winchesters’ perfect facade is an illusion after Nina’s behavior grows increasingly erratic and disturbing events take place, resulting in Millie being trapped in a situation that forces her to go to extremes to survive.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Some things in life are fundamentally different in ways that no one ever realizes ahead of time, and the amazing feeling of G-forces in my butt, very like flying on the ground, was at once a 10/10 gratifying and terrifying experience.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Meanwhile, his daughter, Enda, is adventurous and talented, perfect for the role of mapmaker’s assistant, but Tomás inevitably realizes her fitness too late.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Clark explores this uncanny expanse, then realizes something is down there with him.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
My hope is that there’s some way Sony realizes this is what should be done.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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In season 1, episode 3, Rip discovers a sick cow on the ranch.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But months later, Rick discovers Danny lifted his song without permission and has turned it into a worldwide smash, ushering in his comeback.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Johnny's Gold Brick Johnny's Gold Brick earns its reputation without trying to impress anyone.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Families could also consider a 529 college savings plan, a custodial account for minors under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as UGMA and UTMA, and, if a child earns income, a Roth individual retirement account.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Elio and his friend work on a service project in a rural community, while Celi learns traditional medicine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Brendan Shanahan surely reaps the rewards for forever believing in Marner and the Core Four and continues as team president into the present.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
21 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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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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However, her personable commanding officer Majid (Shafi al-Harthi) sees the value in her perspective when a high school student’s body turns up in the desert, and Nawal discerns clues from details which the policemen overlook, from the girl’s manicure to the embroidery on her abaya.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Whoever wins the primary is expected to prevail in the general, as the state currently leans Democratic in nonpresidential elections.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Thus, a team that wins the lottery will have its second-round pick slotted 46th, and the team picking 16th will also have pick 31.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Every hotel front desk in the world hears it, multiple times a day, in every language.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Products without publishing means offers nobody hears about.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The Aquarius Moon makes private material more active, so give the early version room before exposing it to judgment.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Also, in the lead-up to the summer solstice, nights are short, which makes auroras more difficult to spot.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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