realize
verb (used with object)
to grasp or understand clearly.
are realizing
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present progressiveof realize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, many tech companies are realizing that AI could shift customers away from other parts of their business that are more profitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
“People are realizing Muse isn’t a chatbot,” and therefore the market is starting to understand that agentic workloads are different from those for AI-driven searches and conversations, O’Regan said in a note to clients.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Corporate executives are realizing that it’s more expensive to replace employees with artificial intelligence, contrary to what was previously believed.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Parents are realizing the Bank of Mom and Dad might have to stay open a bit longer, but are hoping it isn’t forever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
We are realizing, simultaneously, that we have never dealt with Mom leaving.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
