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
The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
When counselors did a roll call later, the girls realized some campers were missing.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Few people realize that Cook has created far more shareholder wealth than Jobs did.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
When counselors did a roll call later, the girls realized some campers were missing.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Few people realize that Cook has created far more shareholder wealth than Jobs did.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realize
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The observatory will also discover millions of new asteroids and comets, improving our understanding of the solar system and helping with planetary defense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned themselves nods for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The water line can be seen nearly reaching the doorway.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was seen knocking a clipboard out of the hands of one of her coaches during a loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Caitlin Clark learned some important things from two legends: Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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And did viewers learn the identity of the mystery houseguest?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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The July 1 report suggests that while most Americans will see tax savings in the short term, high-income households stand to gain the most.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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It's been 100 years, and echoes of the controversial Scopes Monkey Trial, which pitted modern science against creationism, can still be heard around the world and seen in Dayton, TN, the heart of the trial.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Until Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner had won all three of his major singles titles on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Realize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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