realizing
- present participle of realize.
Example Sentences
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It said they had gone back after realizing the exclave was overcrowded and they had no food or water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"One of the most exciting things about this work is realizing that we've surveyed many more stars than initially thought," she said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
One of the worst parts of hosting is realizing that you missed the entire party.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
It also said that “mild to moderate dehydration can build gradually across the day for most people, often without realizing it, and thirst is not always a reliable signal.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
May screamed as she came to, apparently not realizing that time had passed.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
