realize
Example Sentences
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Most didn’t realize that the maker of a viral web series was a high-school student in Petaluma, Calif.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But what few realize is that holding one stock for many months can provide greater diversification benefits than holding many stocks for one month.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
“I didn’t realize the ripple effect of something like this until it happened.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Ava comes back with, the best part of dying is knowing how ticked off people are going to be when they realize how much money you left your dogs.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
I also realize that if I text back too fast, I’ll look like an even bigger desperate idiot.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing realize
Workshop 2, Part 1
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