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 Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.
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Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
After realizing the driver was the sheriff, the deputy called state troopers to conduct the DUI investigation.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Imagine meeting the love of your life, entering a relationship with them, and then belatedly realizing your literal body rejects the union.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
After a circus train arrived late, Stark started her act without realizing her tigers hadn’t been fed for 24 hours.
—Alessandro Meregaglia, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Mantha and Brazeau are a couple of power forward monsters, Brazeau realizing his potential and Mantha resuscitating his while the two primarily play on the same line.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
His stories explore how tech is changing the practice of health care and the business and policy challenges to realizing tech’s promise.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
You'll be forgiven for not realizing that oleander, specifically Nerium oleander, is toxic, because the woody little shrub is a common sight in suburban landscapes due to its abundant, fragrant white, pink, red, or purple flowers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
After realizing the driver was the sheriff, the deputy called state troopers to conduct the DUI investigation.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Imagine meeting the love of your life, entering a relationship with them, and then belatedly realizing your literal body rejects the union.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
After a circus train arrived late, Stark started her act without realizing her tigers hadn’t been fed for 24 hours.
—Alessandro Meregaglia, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Mantha and Brazeau are a couple of power forward monsters, Brazeau realizing his potential and Mantha resuscitating his while the two primarily play on the same line.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
His stories explore how tech is changing the practice of health care and the business and policy challenges to realizing tech’s promise.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
You'll be forgiven for not realizing that oleander, specifically Nerium oleander, is toxic, because the woody little shrub is a common sight in suburban landscapes due to its abundant, fragrant white, pink, red, or purple flowers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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In nuclear physics, discovering the internal structure of the atom led to enormous advances, but also brought us the dangers of radioactivity and atomic weapons.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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The scrutiny erupted in January, when an Austin woman and her child were deported after an Austin officer contacted ICE upon discovering an administrative warrant for the woman.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just because Bryon wants to curb the spread of The Beauty doesn’t mean those reaping the financial benefits, including his son Tig, are similarly eager to throw in the towel.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bold transfer decisions from summer 2025 are reaping dividends now.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Indian airlines are also seeing cost escalations due to restriction on use of airspace over Gulf countries.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Try setting a timer for yourself and seeing how much you can get done in quick bursts (with breaks in between, of course).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The average family of four earning $95,000 would save roughly $6,000.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sac State women aim to surprise The Sac State women made history in 2023 in winning its first Big Sky Conference Tournament, thus earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament bid, doing so under coach Mark Campbell in his second and final season with the program.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Through service, mentorship, and sisterhood, the Ivy Rosettes are learning to lead and to give back.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Denver’s low-snow winter won’t delay Waymo’s opening of robotaxi service to riders later this year, company officials said this week, because their AI machine-learning system draws data from other cities that had heavier snowfall.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Exclusive restaurant memberships, gyms, creative spaces, social clubs and more are gaining more popularity as consumers search for ways to build community outside of their houses and offices.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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Safety glasses are a must, and hearing protection is essential when working with loud equipment.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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All Alawite children have had the experience of going to bed afraid after hearing horror stories of the violence under Ottoman rule.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some Republicans are worried about Paxton’s chances in a general election as the GOP tries to keep control of the Senate in November, and worry that money will need to be spent in Texas that could otherwise go toward winning battleground states, according to Politico.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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