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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2
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
In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
However, while others like the the Line and Mukaab have seen their ambitions reduced or been cancelled altogether, JEC Tower is now firmly on track after years of delays, and Saudi authorities seem intent on realizing the project's ambitious vision.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Even the guy next to me who couldn’t stop roaring for the first 20 minutes or so finally stopped, perhaps realizing not much of this is that funny.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Your brain is capable of learning to multitask without your realizing it, according to a new study.
—David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Rather, the trend began to appear quietly in the kind of looks one keeps screenshotting without realizing it.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 June 2026
One of the most surprising parts of sharing the video was realizing just how universal the experience turned out to be.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Reuters reported that officers later removed the handcuffs and attempted CPR after realizing Nowak had suffered serious stab wounds.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
People are realizing that this is California.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
However, while others like the the Line and Mukaab have seen their ambitions reduced or been cancelled altogether, JEC Tower is now firmly on track after years of delays, and Saudi authorities seem intent on realizing the project's ambitious vision.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Even the guy next to me who couldn’t stop roaring for the first 20 minutes or so finally stopped, perhaps realizing not much of this is that funny.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Your brain is capable of learning to multitask without your realizing it, according to a new study.
—David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Rather, the trend began to appear quietly in the kind of looks one keeps screenshotting without realizing it.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 June 2026
One of the most surprising parts of sharing the video was realizing just how universal the experience turned out to be.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Reuters reported that officers later removed the handcuffs and attempted CPR after realizing Nowak had suffered serious stab wounds.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
People are realizing that this is California.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 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
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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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Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Issuance has also spread out, with seven of the top 10 sectors gaining share against both 2025 and their 10-year averages.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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