- present participle of realize.
realizing
Example Sentences
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“They’re realizing that they’re being emotional about somebody who can’t find the right Christmas sweater,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
In one instance, we filmed by drone an Iranian captain with his crew hastily fleeing inside the ship’s structure after realizing that our team was capturing his image via drone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Johna backed out of the chat, realizing that she’d only just escaped being scammed.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Maybe the answer is waking up and realizing you don’t have to hit the drive-thru for breakfast.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
She saunters to the seat across from Pua and me before realizing that Leo is alone, looking glum.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
