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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 occupants, not realizing that Morgan was an ICE agent, called 911.
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Riley Moser, CBS News, 18 June 2026
There is something inspiring about realizing how much of vertebrate diversity comes down to the choreography of tiny migrating cells.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For new parents setting up a nursery, or for families realizing that a regular trash can is no longer enough, the Momcozy Triple-Seal Diaper Pail can feel like a practical upgrade to the daily routine.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Bueckers and the Wings are also off to a strong start (9-5) and seem to be realizing the potential that had WNBA general mangers saying the team would be the league’s most improved.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Following finals, Dastrup was one of the dancers invited to DCC training camp in 2026 — bringing her one step closer to realizing her dream of making the team.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Brushing with tap water is one of the easiest ways to swallow contaminated water without realizing it.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Successful testing would address a major scientific and engineering challenge on the path to realizing the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Riley Moser, CBS News, 18 June 2026
There is something inspiring about realizing how much of vertebrate diversity comes down to the choreography of tiny migrating cells.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For new parents setting up a nursery, or for families realizing that a regular trash can is no longer enough, the Momcozy Triple-Seal Diaper Pail can feel like a practical upgrade to the daily routine.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Bueckers and the Wings are also off to a strong start (9-5) and seem to be realizing the potential that had WNBA general mangers saying the team would be the league’s most improved.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Following finals, Dastrup was one of the dancers invited to DCC training camp in 2026 — bringing her one step closer to realizing her dream of making the team.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Brushing with tap water is one of the easiest ways to swallow contaminated water without realizing it.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Successful testing would address a major scientific and engineering challenge on the path to realizing the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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An enemy that was hit hard but remains unrelentingly hostile and is now reaping unexpected strategic gains.—
Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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On April 18, 2025, immigration officers went to the Milwaukee County courthouse after learning Flores-Ruiz had reentered the country illegally and was scheduled to appear before Dugan for a hearing in a state battery case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Now your real job is gaining the king’s favor.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Considering his impact on electronic music, hearing Vince say that his original musical influence was acoustic guitar-and-vocal folk is a little unexpected, but not far-fetched.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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For most of my life, building those relationships and hearing those stories has been a crucial part of my education.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When the action returned, Germany found their rhythm and ended up winning 7-1.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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