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 moment has been so baked into America's cultural cake that Tea Party Republicans parroted the phrase, not realizing that the film is a satire of sheep mentality and the man who authored it (screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky) was a political lefty.
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Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Being the mom of a teen in the spring means realizing that seemingly overnight, your kids have outgrown their entire wardrobe.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Acquired in the Freddy Peralta trade, Myers came into camp with no expectations before quickly realizing how much the club values him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Bill Clinton was equally obsessed, realizing that gas-station signs were billboards for the nation’s economy.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Some personal messages were deleted by family members before realizing law enforcement was going to become involved, prosecutors said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
One challenge with polio is that people can spread the virus without realizing they are infected.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Adebayo and the Heat would read the proverbial room, realizing that there was more meaning in matching Bryant’s mark and sharing that unique spotlight as a tacit tribute than there was in pushing for more.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Being the mom of a teen in the spring means realizing that seemingly overnight, your kids have outgrown their entire wardrobe.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Acquired in the Freddy Peralta trade, Myers came into camp with no expectations before quickly realizing how much the club values him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Bill Clinton was equally obsessed, realizing that gas-station signs were billboards for the nation’s economy.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Some personal messages were deleted by family members before realizing law enforcement was going to become involved, prosecutors said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
One challenge with polio is that people can spread the virus without realizing they are infected.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Adebayo and the Heat would read the proverbial room, realizing that there was more meaning in matching Bryant’s mark and sharing that unique spotlight as a tacit tribute than there was in pushing for more.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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Huskins and her husband, Aaron Quinn, are preparing to testify on behalf of a victims' privacy bill after discovering her kidnapper and his wife had been given copies of explicit case evidence during his trial.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Early planners are discovering that Fort Worth has lively watch parties, places to play the game yourself and a growing local soccer culture, along with a food scene that mirrors the tournament’s global spirit.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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In a few cases, however, productions that already intended to shoot in California — and had been allocated tax credits under the old program — withdrew and reapplied under the new program, reaping a multimillion dollar windfall.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s prevented San Diego County’s growers from reaping the benefits of booming appetites for avocados.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The panel’s members unanimously decided to delay voting on the contract until April 1, citing an interest in seeing the full contract first.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The changes that come from not seeing your bundle of joy every day and managing an evolving relationship, as your kids find their own way, can be emotional and overwhelming.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
18 Mar. 2026
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Money market accounts have variable interest rates that will change based on market conditions, making long-term interest-earning projections difficult to complete with precision.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pic bowed at last year’s Toronto Film Festival, earning strong reviews for Greengrass and its star Matthew McConaughey.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Deputies were called to the scene after learning of a collision involving a pedestrian.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporting Learning Voyages was a natural fit for Lyda Hill Philanthropies, said Margaret Black, managing director of the nonprofit, which has long prioritized expanding STEM learning opportunities and exposure for young students.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beam credited his team’s execution in gaining a split.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, research in LEO also serves as an essential stepping stone for gaining the knowledge NASA needs to keep its astronauts safe on journeys deeper into the cosmos.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dhawan-Maloney said the judges hearing these cases have a high denial rate.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The story follows a man who takes his sprawling family on a frantic one-day pilgrimage to nine Buddhist temples after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may not have long to live.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Combined with 66 high school recruits signed during the same period, the Aggies have essentially turned over the roster while winning 19 of 26 games.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bryce Harper then hit a two-run home run to tie the game, setting up the ninth inning for Venezuela’s dramatic win, when Eugenio Suarez hit what would be a game-winning double to drive in Javier Sanoja for a 3-2 lead.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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