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
ETFs do offer a modest structural advantage through their in-kind creation and redemption mechanism, which generally allows the fund to avoid realizing capital gains when rebalancing or meeting redemptions.
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
And indeed, the company, which enlisted New York’s Rockwell Group to spearhead the design, found a wealth of like-minded local collaborators ideal for realizing its vision.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
As a result, before realizing savings and paying down principal, the company might not be able to service existing debt and might need to go the other way and keep borrowing more and more simply to maintain operations and make interest payments.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Johnson said seeing the empty fridge caught her off guard emotionally, especially after realizing only a handful of people appeared to have taken most of the food.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
After her postpartum experience and realizing that there were few therapists trained in this speciality in her area, Pham obtained training in perinatal mental health and now has a practice treating moms.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 May 2026
The user is then told to paste and run the command in Terminal, thus executing the instructions without realizing the danger.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
There's really nothing better than firing up a grill and having a nice barbecue, but few things are as enraging as getting ready to cook and realizing something is missing.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Cloudflare axed a fifth of its staff after realizing that thousands of AI agents can handle the humans’ old tasks.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
And indeed, the company, which enlisted New York’s Rockwell Group to spearhead the design, found a wealth of like-minded local collaborators ideal for realizing its vision.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
As a result, before realizing savings and paying down principal, the company might not be able to service existing debt and might need to go the other way and keep borrowing more and more simply to maintain operations and make interest payments.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Johnson said seeing the empty fridge caught her off guard emotionally, especially after realizing only a handful of people appeared to have taken most of the food.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
After her postpartum experience and realizing that there were few therapists trained in this speciality in her area, Pham obtained training in perinatal mental health and now has a practice treating moms.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 May 2026
The user is then told to paste and run the command in Terminal, thus executing the instructions without realizing the danger.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
There's really nothing better than firing up a grill and having a nice barbecue, but few things are as enraging as getting ready to cook and realizing something is missing.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Cloudflare axed a fifth of its staff after realizing that thousands of AI agents can handle the humans’ old tasks.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including an Asian food restaurant after discovering 66 rat droppings in various areas.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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The plan involved discovering a long lost princess, hopping on a plane to London, breaking into a museum store room, and enlisting the help of a very pathetic historian.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Alphabet is reaping the benefits of infrastructure that is already integrated into daily life.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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This means that the massive profits Samsung is reaping would not be passed on to employees.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Andy Mitten recently re-completed ‘the 92’ — that is seeing a game at all the current football grounds in England’s top four tiers.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Trump had expressed optimism to the Washington Examiner about seeing the bill on his desk this week.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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In others, buyers are finally gaining leverage.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Griffith previously interned at WGHP in High Point in the fall and interned with the Triad Business Journal in the spring, gaining experience in broadcast as well as print journalism.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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What’s clear in hearing Tuch talk is that the decision isn’t going to be solely about money.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The 911 caller also reported hearing gunshots, leading to a large police response out of caution.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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