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
Successful testing would address a major scientific and engineering challenge on the path to realizing the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The organizations realizing real value are not the ones moving the fastest or deploying the most tools.
—Cerys Goodall, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In doing so, a national AI framework will also promote public confidence in the safe development of AI, which, at the end of the day, is the essential context for realizing the full potential of this truly historic and transformative technology.
—John R. Dearie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Currently in the test phase, the gigantic reusable rocket is key to SpaceX realizing Musk's ambitions.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
And our current president is realizing that the hard way.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
With more galleries, more programming, and a building that carries six decades of museum history, this year’s edition may be the closest the fair has come to realizing that vision.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
More than one person shared that Leah could brighten someone's day without even realizing it simply because kindness came so naturally to her.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In one message, Proctor allegedly tells Goode not to worry about rushing to a car accident in town after realizing a Black person was involved and using a racial slur to describe that person.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The organizations realizing real value are not the ones moving the fastest or deploying the most tools.
—Cerys Goodall, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In doing so, a national AI framework will also promote public confidence in the safe development of AI, which, at the end of the day, is the essential context for realizing the full potential of this truly historic and transformative technology.
—John R. Dearie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Currently in the test phase, the gigantic reusable rocket is key to SpaceX realizing Musk's ambitions.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
And our current president is realizing that the hard way.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
With more galleries, more programming, and a building that carries six decades of museum history, this year’s edition may be the closest the fair has come to realizing that vision.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
More than one person shared that Leah could brighten someone's day without even realizing it simply because kindness came so naturally to her.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In one message, Proctor allegedly tells Goode not to worry about rushing to a car accident in town after realizing a Black person was involved and using a racial slur to describe that person.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The best founders used capital strategically after discovering strategic fit and proving capability — not as a substitute for capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Chip and memory companies are indeed reaping big growth in revenue and profit because of the AI boom, but their stock prices have been soaring at astounding speeds.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Nicholas, on the other hand, is already reaping the rewards of the World Cup.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Quick hits Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, who is seeing time at safety, blitzed Pickett for a would-be sack during 11-on-11 work.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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As the top marketing and strategy officer for Lumen Technologies, Ryan Asdourian never tires of seeing his company’s name atop the Seattle Seahawks stadium, Lumen Field.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides food assistance to those in very-low-income households which are those earning less than 130 percent of the poverty guideline.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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To ease the financial burden on the most impoverished, the government said tax exemptions would apply to micro-enterprises and those earning less than $680 a month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In this context, Mentor126 notes that continuous access to guidance becomes an area of growing interest for many learning leaders.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After learning their rent is being raised, the pair embark on a reckless night out that inspires an impulsive idea of faking a movie and seeing who shows up.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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As part of a series of pre-trial motions, Pino’s attorneys asked Tinkler Mendez to stop the jury from hearing about Puig’s injuries.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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To Palczewski, the wait from the crushing end of Denver’s 2025 season to hearing a deal was on the table felt long enough.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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