- present tense form of realize (3rd person singular).
realizes
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The story takes a surprising, bittersweet turn, and Ms. Hepola realizes she’s in a contest she can’t win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
But now she realizes it was the right thing to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
“Maybe at first it felt Big Brotherish, but my mom realizes now that she needs to hand this over to me.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
“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 cold of the snow is palpable, though she realizes her dress is no longer wet from the rain.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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