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
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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Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including a Rancho Cordova warehouse after discovering 68 rodent droppings throughout the facility.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The combine/reaping machine cutting mechanism (1833) American inventor Obed Hussey patented one of the earliest practical mechanical reapers in 1833.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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What stayed with me most was seeing how much children respond to even the smallest acts of kindness.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 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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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In the months leading up to the election, city leaders voted to host a special election and placed a moratorium on future data center proposals after hearing residents' concerns.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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