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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
Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Its predictions about the early 21st century were only partially realized, but its deeper engagement with technology, intelligence and human evolution has kept scientists and filmmakers returning to it for nearly six decades.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
How a group of influencers realized they were all being targeted by the same thief with an eye for high-end furniture.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Very quickly realized this guy is special.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Google’s efficient implementation of Shor’s algorithm and Caltech’s new protocol suggest that smaller quantum computers will be able to pull off bigger feats than many researchers had realized.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s game against Illinois is projected as a coin flip, largely due to the emergence of All-American freshman guard Keaton Wagler, whose potential hadn’t yet been realized when the Huskies held him to just three points back in November.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
But early this year, staff realized that Solfisburg Avenue’s water main had started to break a lot, with five or six within a single month, according to Muth.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The astronomer William Herschel argued that the universe was vaster and older than anyone had realized.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Its predictions about the early 21st century were only partially realized, but its deeper engagement with technology, intelligence and human evolution has kept scientists and filmmakers returning to it for nearly six decades.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
How a group of influencers realized they were all being targeted by the same thief with an eye for high-end furniture.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Very quickly realized this guy is special.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Google’s efficient implementation of Shor’s algorithm and Caltech’s new protocol suggest that smaller quantum computers will be able to pull off bigger feats than many researchers had realized.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s game against Illinois is projected as a coin flip, largely due to the emergence of All-American freshman guard Keaton Wagler, whose potential hadn’t yet been realized when the Huskies held him to just three points back in November.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
But early this year, staff realized that Solfisburg Avenue’s water main had started to break a lot, with five or six within a single month, according to Muth.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
Adjective
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The good songs are solid on Keef’s new album, which demonstrates his accomplished production without the thrilling highs of his best recent releases.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Preston is an accomplished author with six novels under his belt, and has written heaps for major publications like the NYT, The Guardian, and the Financial Times.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to Sadriu, officers learned that Cupe was allegedly assaulting a woman in the park when a bystander intervened in an effort to stop the assault.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Detectives also learned that the juvenile would not be in the state and had no intention of attending the event.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 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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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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