- present tense form of realize (3rd person singular).
realizes
Example Sentences
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“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
It’s Juniper’s chance to establish herself as an adult actor and Kai’s first foray into the spotlight, a position he quickly realizes doesn’t come without a personal cost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 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
There are moments in life when one realizes one has accidentally become an unpaid educational resource for highly remunerated people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
We talk for a bit and he relaxes and realizes he is hallucinating but as I leave I hear him say loudly again, “Get out of the sled.…”
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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