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
You can be scared into saving by reading the travails of a person who has realized that they’ve been left behind with Social Security and little else.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
"Pakistan has realized that hedging is the best way to go about in regional diplomacy," said Siddiqi.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 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
Ever since he met me, Hello has realized that he’s been falling asleep at Ursul’s side.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
