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
But nobody seemed bothered Saturday night by the new stadium’s location, or by the work left to be done finishing it, or by the long delay realizing this night, or even by settling for a draw.
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Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing more devastating than opening your travel bag and realizing your expensive shampoo leaked all over your precious personal belongings.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
But critics have called out the erasure of the Black origins of African American Language and point out how non-Black Gen Zers are using it without even realizing its cultural significance.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The solace and the pathos in Updike’s and Rosenberg’s work come from realizing that in many cases, conformists can’t win either.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
That information can reveal patterns about behavior without people realizing it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
So, it's been really nice to get a lot of self-confidence back, realizing a lot of self-growth and just being open.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Most people spend years searching for a mentor who will change their life, never realizing the most valuable lessons are already happening around them.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing more devastating than opening your travel bag and realizing your expensive shampoo leaked all over your precious personal belongings.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
But critics have called out the erasure of the Black origins of African American Language and point out how non-Black Gen Zers are using it without even realizing its cultural significance.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The solace and the pathos in Updike’s and Rosenberg’s work come from realizing that in many cases, conformists can’t win either.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
That information can reveal patterns about behavior without people realizing it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
So, it's been really nice to get a lot of self-confidence back, realizing a lot of self-growth and just being open.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Most people spend years searching for a mentor who will change their life, never realizing the most valuable lessons are already happening around them.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Developing these frameworks is crucial to reaping value from AI in the long term.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Control of the island would cut off the oil revenue Iran has been reaping, as its tankers would no longer be able to use the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Households earning over $100,000 annually now account for roughly 75 percent of Walmart’s recent market share gains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those two will set the tone for Orlando and remain crucial to earning three points at home.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Among the most common varieties are white, whole wheat, and sourdough – but rye is another type that has been steadily gaining attention.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sciutto reported hearing booms from missile-defense interceptions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prolonged volumes above 85 decibels are considered harmful to hearing.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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