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
But the real star, to me, is Coogler, who comes across as an artist who’s fully realized at somewhat of a young age.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The legal community was late to realize this lesson but schools can be good teachers as well as fast learners.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
Sammie has lived a long life, and most importantly, has realized his dream of becoming a traveling musician.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
The picture is idyllic but the physical effort required to realize this dream is perhaps a little more than some are able to or willing to put in.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The legal community was late to realize this lesson but schools can be good teachers as well as fast learners.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
Sammie has lived a long life, and most importantly, has realized his dream of becoming a traveling musician.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
The picture is idyllic but the physical effort required to realize this dream is perhaps a little more than some are able to or willing to put in.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realize
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In an Episode 2 hospital flashback, Abby discovers her father, who was about to remove Ellie's brain for a humanity-saving cure.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 9:05 p.m. April 21 Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Village A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 p.m. in Humboldt County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Brunson earned 70 first-place votes, 24 second-place votes, and four votes for third place, hauling in 426 points — 114 more than three-time MVP, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Smith has upheld Martin’s standard throughout his young career, earning two Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections over his first three seasons.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Sey, who saw an opening in the market for a brand that speaks out on behalf of females everywhere, noted that no other athletic label is doing what XX-XY Athletics sets out to accomplish.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tech-forward companies are reaping early benefits—higher productivity, smarter operations, stronger margins—while slower adopters struggle to convert ambition into outcomes.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Peptide serums have become a mainstay of skin-care routines for their ability to repair and improve skin—but why should your face exclusively reap those rewards?—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also learned that a friend of Johnson's had pawned a handgun for him.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is a learning opportunity rooted in both experience and education, so what are your intentions for growth through study and travel? Libra Shuhua Xiong Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 24: Make your routines more relational.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said its first quarter swung to a profit as the company reduced expenses and saw its streaming business gain traction, even as key areas of revenue experienced declines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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Leonard gained the zone and found Anthony Beauvillier for a one-time pass to Strome alone in the slot.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Within minutes, a massive law enforcement response was heard around downtown Tallahassee as officers raced to the scene.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Realize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realize. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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