- present tense form of realize (3rd person singular).
realizes
Example Sentences
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“Every Republican I’m aware of realizes this year requires a full commitment, in terms of time, effort, resources,” Mackowack said.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Marvel Cinematic Universe can only expand so many times before one realizes it’s not actually going anywhere.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
“But we’ll be long gone by the time he realizes you’re missing.”
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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