realize
verb (used with object)
to grasp or understand clearly.
realizing
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present participleof realize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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OpenAI's researchers denied having had any access to the rival team's work and said they proposed sharing credit before realizing that Buckmaster and Alpoge had fallen short of solving the problem.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
“I describe it like having blurry vision your whole life and not realizing how clearly you can see, until you put glasses on,” Marquez said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Many companies are past that line without realizing it.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
He talked about spending time in Mexico and realizing how much depth and labor went into dishes that diners elsewhere might casually categorize as “Mexican food.”
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
“What do I see?” asked Duane quietly, realizing now that he was indeed being included in the conversation.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
