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realizes

VERB

appreciate, become aware of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehend get grasp know recognize think understand

STRONG

apprehend catch conceive discern envisage envision fancy feature image imagine visualize

WEAK

be cognizant of become conscious of catch on get it get the idea get the picture get through one's head pick up see daylight take in vision

Antonyms

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disbelieve forget misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand

STRONG

disregard lose

WEAK

fail ignore neglect

VERB

accomplish

Synonyms

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bring about carry out complete do

STRONG

actualize consummate effect effectuate fulfill materialize perfect perform reify

WEAK

bring off bring to fruition carry through corporealize make concrete make good make happen

Antonyms

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halt neglect stop

STRONG

fail

WEAK

ignore lose

VERB

gain, earn

Synonyms

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accomplish achieve attain get produce reach receive

STRONG

acquire clear make net obtain score win

WEAK

bring in go for make a profit rack up sell for take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon depart fail give in give up leave lose miss surrender

STRONG

forfeit

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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But the comedy is less funny when one realizes that artificial intelligence is already slipping into pastoral work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She doesn’t need his help, she realizes – or Archie’s, for that matter.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Perhaps the most significant takeaway is that the quantum landscape offers far more entry points than the market currently realizes.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“I wonder if he realizes he’s been the one grand passion in both our lives,” Jane muses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

What if he looks at it when he gets home and realizes what a weird face I have?

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman