1
as in to discover
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 to earn
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 realize
Here is what most people do not realize: utilities must ensure these lines maintain safe clearances from the ground, trees, and buildings even during these maximum sag conditions.
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Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Inside, the floor and ceiling are realized in matching high-gloss black lacquer wood texture, while custom wood tables in the same material rise from the floor.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
But not long into their stay, Barry saw photos of the pair in a news report and realized who Cummins was.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
At the end of the show, everyone in the audience realized we are all related, an exponentially large multi generation family.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Inside, the floor and ceiling are realized in matching high-gloss black lacquer wood texture, while custom wood tables in the same material rise from the floor.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
But not long into their stay, Barry saw photos of the pair in a news report and realized who Cummins was.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
At the end of the show, everyone in the audience realized we are all related, an exponentially large multi generation family.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realize
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Kosinski’s favorite part of the women’s art exhibition has been getting to know the artists and discovering how connected the local art community is to one another.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of how the first seven or eight innings had gone, the Mets discovered another gear late, often against the opposing team’s most dominant relievers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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And oh yeah, Brazil earned the silver medal in Paris, losing to the USA.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Whether a person needs to see a dermatologist will depend on the individual needs of that patient.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Captains and seamen alike reaped the benefits of having these scientists on board with them.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to an open source search, detectives learned that the value of an iPhone 13 is between $500 and $800.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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When parents cope with their own feelings, kids learn that emotions are a part of daily life that's just as valuable to our health as sleep and exercise.—
Juli Fraga, Contributor,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Many victims reported Crawley used his professional status and charismatic personality to gain trust, create an illusion of financial stability and ultimately exploit those relationships for personal gain, the release states.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Communicate openly, make ethical decisions, stay true to your values, be transparent and be open to hearing the voices of your team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But last week, a federal judge ruled the case will be heard in New Jersey, where Khalil was when his lawyer filed her case.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Osceola and Stockton met twice earlier this season at Osceola Heritage Park, and the Magic won both games by an average of 19 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here's My Ultimate Bakery Crawl Through Reykjavik Kovács shared what an honor this achievement was, especially considering his pastry shop had opened only five months prior to winning the competition.—
Sable Massingill Martinez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Realize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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