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as in discovers
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 earns
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 realizes
From the perspective of sentiment, this is the part of the trend where everyone realizes at once the direction of the trend.
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Beth Kindig, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And in this episode, Maddie finally realizes it, too.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
And then when Chloe leaves, Max realizes the consequences of her actions without her partner there to use as an outlet.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Adapted from the Australian project of the same name, the show centers on Ruby (Stephanie Hsu), who realizes that her previous lovers are dying and sets out to understand why this is happening.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
As Buck and Roger break camp one morning, Rog realizes that Loch Errochty, aka the body of water whose dam Brianna works at — is nearby.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Hsu stars as a woman named Ruby who realizes that all her ex-partners are dying in unusual and suspect ways.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
After law enforcement leaves, Brianna realizes she’s got to do it all herself.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
While California class ships are fairly out of date by Starfleet standards, Rutherford realizes their versatile functionality is a virtue, and — after ditching his implant to unleash some super-fast engineering — diverts the rift's energy into the Cerritos's dilithium chamber.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Beth Kindig, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And in this episode, Maddie finally realizes it, too.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
And then when Chloe leaves, Max realizes the consequences of her actions without her partner there to use as an outlet.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Adapted from the Australian project of the same name, the show centers on Ruby (Stephanie Hsu), who realizes that her previous lovers are dying and sets out to understand why this is happening.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
As Buck and Roger break camp one morning, Rog realizes that Loch Errochty, aka the body of water whose dam Brianna works at — is nearby.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Hsu stars as a woman named Ruby who realizes that all her ex-partners are dying in unusual and suspect ways.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
After law enforcement leaves, Brianna realizes she’s got to do it all herself.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
While California class ships are fairly out of date by Starfleet standards, Rutherford realizes their versatile functionality is a virtue, and — after ditching his implant to unleash some super-fast engineering — diverts the rift's energy into the Cerritos's dilithium chamber.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizes
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The movie, about a seemingly shallow teenage girl who discovers the joy in helping others find love, costarred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, and the late Brittany Murphy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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At one point, one of Quinn’s goons discovers that Reacher isn’t on the up-and-up so Reacher kills him and is forced to come back later and dispose of the body.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The real-time feel of Adolescence means there are no flashbacks or exposition, and the audience learns everything just as the investigators and Jamie's family do.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Drake learns its destination for the first round of the NCAA Tournament during Sunday’s selection show.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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And in fact, the IEA’s own medium-term forecast, out to 2030, suggests that oil demand will rise by 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030, versus the Stated Policies scenario in the latest World Energy Outlook, which sees 2030 oil demand as virtually unchanged from 2023.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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In a world full of people waiting for their turn to speak, being someone who truly hears others is rare and valuable.—
Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a second venture, Deadline hears that WME will spin out its NFL representation business, which Whitesell will acquire and run as a standalone agency.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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It's rooted in language and its nuances, which makes commentary feel more relevant.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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