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as in discovering
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 reaping
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 realizing
Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.
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Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Without realizing it, Brown had fallen victim to a real estate con that has grown more common as communication for business transactions increasingly move online.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
However, realizing this potential requires embedding continuous learning into an organization’s DNA.
—Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Our ears are still ringing from watching fans become shrieking banshees upon realizing that one of her professional dancers was actually the NFL star.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For me, what was unique about Rob’s story was the idea of a son realizing his father’s dreams, which is incredibly relatable.
—Ramin Zahed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
After realizing he's being framed for the crime, Muncie goes on the run.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
As Lavery mentions in her aforementioned 2020 essay, the metaphor also makes reference to the idea that the trans person, before realizing their identity, is merely a shell.
—Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Without realizing it, Brown had fallen victim to a real estate con that has grown more common as communication for business transactions increasingly move online.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
However, realizing this potential requires embedding continuous learning into an organization’s DNA.
—Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Our ears are still ringing from watching fans become shrieking banshees upon realizing that one of her professional dancers was actually the NFL star.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For me, what was unique about Rob’s story was the idea of a son realizing his father’s dreams, which is incredibly relatable.
—Ramin Zahed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
After realizing he's being framed for the crime, Muncie goes on the run.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
As Lavery mentions in her aforementioned 2020 essay, the metaphor also makes reference to the idea that the trans person, before realizing their identity, is merely a shell.
—Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizing
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For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on a true story, the film follows a father who, in discovering that his daughter Dhukia is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, must make a devastating choice.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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And locals are reaping rewards, through a continuous stream of good-paying construction jobs and per-acre payments from developers that fund government services.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Checking out new music, trying on clothes, and seeing friends in a random store only to stand at the racks and talk for an hour.Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Christmas film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, earning a 91% score from critics and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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What was the inspiration behind making the short film?Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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