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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Like so many baby boomers, Bass eventually became The Man without realizing it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
For now, they’ve got me thinking about my blood pressure, and realizing that I need to start each workday with a big, deep breath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Gillis broke character after realizing his mistake, prompting cast member Mikey Day to incorporate the slip into the sketch.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
What are your memories of first realizing, “Oh, people know who I am offscreen and something has shifted?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
It was strange how much relief Jonah felt, realizing that was possible.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
