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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Brushing with tap water is one of the easiest ways to swallow contaminated water without realizing it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
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An enemy that was hit hard but remains unrelentingly hostile and is now reaping unexpected strategic gains.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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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.
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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.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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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.
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Now your real job is gaining the king’s favor.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Some travel from other parts of Minnesota after hearing about the fundraiser through friends or social media.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Lendeborg, 23, was the Big Ten player of the year and leader of Michigan’s national championship-winning team.
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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