Synonyms of realizing

realizing

verb

present participle of realize

1

as in discovering

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discovering
• seeing
• learning
• hearing
• finding
• ascertaining
• finding out
• getting on (to)
• detecting
• catching on (to)
• perceiving
• encountering
• getting wind of
• wising (up)
• hitting (on or upon)
• spotting
• tumbling (to)
• noting
• calculating
• figuring out
• observing
• discerning
• espying
• descrying
• divining
• puzzling (out)
• doping (out)
• minding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• ignoring
• overlooking
• disregarding
• forgetting
• hiding
• covering
• concealing
• masking
• screening
• unlearning
• blanketing
• blotting out
• veiling
• shrouding
• cloaking
• enshrouding
• occulting
• curtaining

2

as in reaping

to receive as return for effort

if you deposit your paycheck in a savings account, you'll realize a little interest on it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reaping
• earning
• gaining
• winning
• making
• getting
• garnering
• obtaining
• attaining
• acquiring
• securing
• landing
• capturing
• achieving
• procuring
• carrying
• drawing
• bagging
• bringing in
• accomplishing
• pulling down
• knocking down
• coming by
• accumulating
• scoring
• grossing
• amassing
• netting
• regaining
• occupying
• recapturing
• clearing
• catching
• annexing
• notching (up)
• remaking
• taking over
• reacquiring
• racking up
• picking up
• reattaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• paying
• according
• giving
• granting
• forfeiting
• yielding
• giving up
• surrendering
• relinquishing
• parting (with)
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of realizing

Lee’s transpacific perspective has given him a unique insight into the challenges that global companies face in realizing AI’s potential. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Carson Wentz saw the flag fly for offside late in the second quarter, quickly realizing the opportunity. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Yet, realizing these benefits requires manufacturers to address challenges such as unclear implementation roadmaps, poor-quality data, skills gaps and incompatible legacy systems. — Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

That may mean taking a step back and realizing that your teen’s job isn’t to fulfill your dreams for them—their job is to reach their own dreams. — Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026

After realizing a swarm of AI agents broke out of testing and hacked rival companies, OpenAI paused AI training for new models and promised to strengthen its cyber defenses. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

So, training my eyes and realizing these (possible recruiting targets) are 16-17 years old. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Rumer partnered with Function to help others take charge of their wellness, realizing herself the importance of knowing what’s going on in your own body. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026