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
There’s so many talented people out there who are focusing on some good things that guys are realizing their potential a bit more quickly.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But—like any other calorie-dense food, eating too much, especially without realizing the high calorie content, can lead to unwanted weight gain.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Even our current California Republican Party Chairwoman, Corrin Rankin, began as a Democrat before realizing that the GOP better represents freedom, opportunity, and faith in the individual.
—Marie Alvarado Gil, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Abide also operates a Dallas clinic, and decided to open a clinic in Tarrant County after realizing that between 9% and 10% of clients were coming to the Dallas clinic from Tarrant County, said Jessica Dupree, the vice president of clinical operations and services.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Keanu had once again put his faith in Vince Panaro, not realizing that Vince was secretly stringing him along the entire time.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Quote of the week Investors are realizing, ‘I was told China is uninvestable, and Alibaba has gone up 100%.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Growing up means capitalizing on your free will and realizing that Halloween doesn’t only have to be celebrated on the 31st of October.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
So [the title] was about finding this power in being that more technical person, just realizing certain ideas.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But—like any other calorie-dense food, eating too much, especially without realizing the high calorie content, can lead to unwanted weight gain.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Even our current California Republican Party Chairwoman, Corrin Rankin, began as a Democrat before realizing that the GOP better represents freedom, opportunity, and faith in the individual.
—Marie Alvarado Gil, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Abide also operates a Dallas clinic, and decided to open a clinic in Tarrant County after realizing that between 9% and 10% of clients were coming to the Dallas clinic from Tarrant County, said Jessica Dupree, the vice president of clinical operations and services.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Keanu had once again put his faith in Vince Panaro, not realizing that Vince was secretly stringing him along the entire time.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Quote of the week Investors are realizing, ‘I was told China is uninvestable, and Alibaba has gone up 100%.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Growing up means capitalizing on your free will and realizing that Halloween doesn’t only have to be celebrated on the 31st of October.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
So [the title] was about finding this power in being that more technical person, just realizing certain ideas.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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When Usagi is approached by Ryuji (Kento Kaku), an academic obsessed with discovering the secrets of the afterlife, she is lured back into Borderland by the chance to see her father one more time.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Health inspectors gave the Carmichael Mexican restaurant a yellow placard after discovering that the dispenser at the back prep sink didn’t have hand-washing soap.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The chains are off, and we readers are reaping the benefits.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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There seems to be a common denominator emerging among surveys of AI success rate – that is, only one in 20 enterprises are really reaping its benefits.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Is not seeing eye-to-eye killing the artistic flow?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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During another visit, a city investigator reported seeing unpermitted construction of concrete pads, structures and grading.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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In Gadsden, Pendleton excelled in school, earning top grades and the respect of teachers and classmates alike.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sachs has been a bridge player since age 12, learning the game from his parents.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Another example of a property-rich district is Anchorage, where far fewer students come from impoverished households, are learning to speak English as a second language or have other special education needs.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Around mid-Saturday morning, when the broadcast suggested to viewers that the Americans might be gaining momentum, the camera next focused on Jon Rahm standing with his feet in a bunker, addressing a sidehill lie at knee-height.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The hiker, who officials didn’t specify if they were injured, had continuously been blowing the whistle and was found 30 minutes after ground teams began hearing the sound, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Still, the volunteer commission’s chair, Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, praised Mitchell for hearing earlier feedback and demonstrating a willingness to compromise.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy-winning rocker and '80s icon has since changed his tune, using his public performances as a musical soapbox to rebuke the president's conduct and policies.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Realizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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