realize
verb (used with object)
to grasp or understand clearly.
has realized
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present perfectof realize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She has realized staying in her condo would be impractical, since it has stairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
"Pakistan has realized that hedging is the best way to go about in regional diplomacy," said Siddiqi.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
In its 2026 outlook report, the investment-strategy group for Goldman’s wealth-management business cautioned that “gold has realized deep and prolonged drawdowns, with a low of 70%.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026
It appears from Taylor’s point of view that no one has realized the extent of his views—or cares to challenge them, if they do.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2025
The adaptation itself is, once one has realized that it must be there, easy to identify and, once identified, its importance is evident.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
