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as in discovered
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 earned
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 realized
Big Think, 1 May 2026
The first $20 million of proceeds realized by the trust would go back to Saks Global to pay back the initial funding.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Formula 1 is in Miami this weekend for the Miami Grand Prix, and McLaren realized that this was the perfect place to unveil their new venture, McLaren Golf.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
But investigators soon realized they were connected, the sheriff said.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Nearly four years after San Diegans voted for a ballot measure to help address the city’s shortage of available child care, the dream is still far from being realized.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The countries moving the fastest are those that have realized that energy security is now a race of speed over perfection.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Progress slower than expected Despite this progress, synthetic biology has not fully realized its early ambitions.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
The host committee had originally estimated a need for 5,200 volunteers, but that number shrunk as the process went along and organizers realized the true needs of the city.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Barnard realized here was a machine that could make whole-food eating actually taste good.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
The first $20 million of proceeds realized by the trust would go back to Saks Global to pay back the initial funding.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Formula 1 is in Miami this weekend for the Miami Grand Prix, and McLaren realized that this was the perfect place to unveil their new venture, McLaren Golf.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
But investigators soon realized they were connected, the sheriff said.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Nearly four years after San Diegans voted for a ballot measure to help address the city’s shortage of available child care, the dream is still far from being realized.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The countries moving the fastest are those that have realized that energy security is now a race of speed over perfection.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Progress slower than expected Despite this progress, synthetic biology has not fully realized its early ambitions.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
The host committee had originally estimated a need for 5,200 volunteers, but that number shrunk as the process went along and organizers realized the true needs of the city.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
Adjective
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Combining the elements of compelling camera composition and movement in continuous close ups as well as beautifully accomplished technocrane work fully exploring the film’s characters emotional journey through joy and crisis was powerful.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Four accomplished leaders in the fields of retail, apparel, entertainment and technology were honored Thursday at the 48th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Highway signage along the American River, where gold was discovered by a sawmill operator named James Marshall in 1848; Route 49 connects California’s historic gold-rush boom towns.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The name came from one friend, Mike Basso, who remembered what another, Red Murff, a former big-league pitcher and longtime scout (who famously discovered Nolan Ryan), had taught them before passing — to be a keeper of the game.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Verb
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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Oihane earned the assist on the goal.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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According to the filing, Kilcher learned the truth late last year when a broadcast video interview with Cameron began circulating on social media.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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But as some have learned the hard way, that tendency of random things to appear to form patterns means that the other peak might be just noise.—
Faye Flam,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ultimately, the resort aims to leave guests feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, ensuring an achieved sense of ‘weightlessness’.—
Lauren Jade Hill,
Forbes,
15 June 2021
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Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.—
ARTHUR LUBOW,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2018
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the early nineteenth century, more than a dozen colonies in the Americas gained their freedom, including Haiti, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Realized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realized. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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