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
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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
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Recent Examples of realizing
The populace can only deduce that either Putin is responsible or the elites around him are insulating him from realizing and rectifying the situation.
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Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
After realizing the market didn’t offer anything that met the demand for even basic machine learning workloads to operate their products, the team began laying the groundwork for its first TPU.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Travelers can carry bed bugs from hotel to hotel in their luggage without even realizing.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The episode ends with Robby realizing that the hospital probably hasn’t even received half of the incoming casualties.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Lara spent very little time with the title before realizing that being the liaison between Katseye and their label was not for her.
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Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
Brushing with tap water is one of the easiest ways to swallow contaminated water without realizing it.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Matthew Gray, a trash collector at the apartment complex, spoke with the media about arriving that morning and realizing something was happening.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
For new parents setting up a nursery, or for families realizing that a regular trash can is no longer enough, the Momcozy Triple-Seal Diaper Pail can feel like a practical upgrade to the daily routine.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
After realizing the market didn’t offer anything that met the demand for even basic machine learning workloads to operate their products, the team began laying the groundwork for its first TPU.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Travelers can carry bed bugs from hotel to hotel in their luggage without even realizing.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The episode ends with Robby realizing that the hospital probably hasn’t even received half of the incoming casualties.
—
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Lara spent very little time with the title before realizing that being the liaison between Katseye and their label was not for her.
—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
Brushing with tap water is one of the easiest ways to swallow contaminated water without realizing it.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Matthew Gray, a trash collector at the apartment complex, spoke with the media about arriving that morning and realizing something was happening.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
For new parents setting up a nursery, or for families realizing that a regular trash can is no longer enough, the Momcozy Triple-Seal Diaper Pail can feel like a practical upgrade to the daily routine.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four Sacramento-area eateries after discovering health food violations including dozens of German and American cockroaches in facilities, and restaurants unable to maintain proper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within.
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Manufacturing at Micron’s new $50 billion plant isn’t set to start until next year, but the project is already reaping millions of dollars for Boise.
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Some travel from other parts of Minnesota after hearing about the fundraiser through friends or social media.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Lendeborg, 23, was the Big Ten player of the year and leader of Michigan’s national championship-winning team.
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