- present tense form of realize (3rd person singular).
realizes
Example Sentences
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But there is a piece of him that realizes he probably can’t exist anymore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Almost always, when she revisits it the next day, she realizes she doesn’t need any of the stuff she was so excited about the day before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
There comes a point at which a woman realizes she’s a lot closer in age to Diane Keaton in “Something’s Gotta Give” than Amanda Peet, and she’s OK with that.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Goodwin herself is steeped in retirement-planning knowledge and feels prepared — but realizes it’s still very precarious out there for women.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The reserved-seat ticket seller glances at me quickly, and when he realizes I’m not a cop goes back to his business.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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