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
As geologists were realizing that earthly timescales were vast, astronomers began to discover that the same applied to the distances of the cosmos.
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Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the most common frustrations with meetings is walking out and realizing no one clearly captured the important points.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Soderstrom followed with a drive to left, where Ward moved in and to his left before realizing the ball was sailing over his right shoulder.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Accidents happen outside, and someone else realizing you’re overdue can actually save your life.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Sitting poolside or by the beach and realizing that presence, not productivity, was the point.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Now, after realizing in last week’s episode that Demerzel was always just a prisoner forced into loving them and gaining empathy toward her, Brother Dude takes one step further in his journey of discovery.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The emails paint a vivid picture of several days in June 2022 when county officials appeared ready to cancel or at least impose stricter oversight after realizing they had been misled about an almond-growing operation.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Club recently trimmed shares of the semiconductor name, realizing a 238% gain.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the most common frustrations with meetings is walking out and realizing no one clearly captured the important points.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Soderstrom followed with a drive to left, where Ward moved in and to his left before realizing the ball was sailing over his right shoulder.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Accidents happen outside, and someone else realizing you’re overdue can actually save your life.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Sitting poolside or by the beach and realizing that presence, not productivity, was the point.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Now, after realizing in last week’s episode that Demerzel was always just a prisoner forced into loving them and gaining empathy toward her, Brother Dude takes one step further in his journey of discovery.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The emails paint a vivid picture of several days in June 2022 when county officials appeared ready to cancel or at least impose stricter oversight after realizing they had been misled about an almond-growing operation.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Club recently trimmed shares of the semiconductor name, realizing a 238% gain.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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Inspectors cited the Sacramento pizzeria after discovering missing paper towels at the handwashing station near the walk-in cooler.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This poor robot is discovering free will and decision paralysis.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her 8-year-old son Auron has been studying the diverse plants that grow there and learning to pull up invasive species.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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After teachers in his district suggested banning ChatGPT just a few years ago, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington told ABC News that instead of removing AI, Philadelphia is now learning from it together.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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