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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
After witnessing the catastrophic future created by changing history — including societal collapse and refugee camps — Jake realizes the only way to undo the damage is to reset the timeline entirely.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
During her sixth visit to the island, one editor realizes that a little help from the experts goes a long way.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Brown realizes the extent of their success has surprised a lot of people.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
After Jack drives away, Rachel realizes her predicament and exits her car to find Alice.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Rebecca then tries to get back inside the SUV but realizes the passenger side door is locked.
—Brian Niemietz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
And what Washington suddenly realizes is the worst possible situation.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
As those two fight, the rest of the team realizes — hive mind, baby.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Anyone who bakes her wet-in-the-middle-and-crispy-on-top brownies realizes Maida Heatter turned classic American brownie making on its head.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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Later, Pine concludes that Teddy is in league with an associate named Gilberto Hanson, but his ally Sally Price-Jones (Hayley Squires) discovers that Hanson died 17 years prior in a helicopter crash that was never publicized.—
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On a languid boat trip through Champagne, France, a cruise-travel expert discovers the upside to sailing at five miles per hour.—
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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
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In keeping with the Cinderella story, Fanny learns to withstand her active Aunt Norris’s cruelty.—
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After a couple’s baby boy is taken, the desperate mother learns of a way to bring him back.—
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
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Although everyone reaps the benefits of a more reliable grid, local landowners might not see those as sufficient to compensate for the impacts of the line, the commission says.—
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Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.—
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
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Using match play rules, the team with the lowest score wins one point.—
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Follow along with us during the show to see who wins!—
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Joe is plagued with visions of his dead father during his therapy sessions and hears disembodied voices whispering while hanging out with friends.—
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MacLeod said many of the complaints his organization hears are like the Johnsons’ and involve third-party utility billing companies hired by landlords.—
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This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.—
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Darong 2-piece Lounge Set With over 1,000 sets sold in the past month, this popular 2-piece outfit makes long travel days feel instantly more polished without sacrificing comfort.—
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“Realizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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