realize
verb (used with object)
to grasp or understand clearly.
is realizing
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present progressiveof realize (3rd person singular).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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But Erika is realizing that “island life” isn’t the dream Caribbean escape you might think.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 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
Shulman says he was misunderstood: “The whole spark for the company is realizing that the most fun I’ve ever had is making music with my friends.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
She stops talking for a moment, like for the first time she is realizing something.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
