realized 1 of 2

adjective

as in accomplished

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verb

past tense of realize
1
as in discovered
to come to an awareness of I just realized that I can't go out to dinner tonight because I'm supposed to babysit for our neighbor

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as in earned
to receive as return for effort if you deposit your paycheck in a savings account, you'll realize a little interest on it

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Recent Examples of realized
Adjective
Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Verb
Just a few days after her wedding, Princess Diana realized that Camilla still played a central role in Prince Charles’s life. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 Even more curiously, the director realized people would often drop everything to visit these micro-influencers. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Like Bill Gates and MacKenzie Scott today, Rosenwald realized that people who command great wealth have corresponding responsibilities to help others. — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Most of those efficiencies will be realized by the end of September. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Through his family office, Great Things, the co-founder of Nutrafol backs high-flying startups at a quick pace and allocates at least 20% of annual net realized profits to philanthropy. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 After surgery, doctors realized something was still wrong when Guerrero wasn't producing any urine. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 For individuals holding real estate as a personal investment, gains realized on disposal assets are generally not subject to personal capital gains tax. — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 But as college drew closer, Jeanice realized that saving was only part of the challenge. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realized
  1. accomplished
  2. discovered
  3. earned
  4. finished
  5. learned
  6. reaped
  7. ended
  8. saw
Adjective
  • Kahan also made sure to give solo spots to the rest of his accomplished ensemble — Zubin Thakkar, Dylan Jones, Alex Bachari, Marcos Valles and Mike Harris.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The music filled the corridors, led by another of Sellers' cousins, Anthony Brown, an accomplished gospel singer with worldwide reach who has a ministry at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Prince George's County.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • The court document said that, around two weeks later, the resident discovered an AirTag concealed under the backseat of their car that was placed by their former partner without their knowledge or consent.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gears and mechanical transmission Ancient Greek and Roman engineers discovered that toothed wheels could transfer motion, alter rotational speed, and change the direction of force.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • The university’s most recent tax filing shows Peavy earned $594,789 in compensation in 2024.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Maeda has earned a reputation for relentless pressing and work rate.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of earned
Adjective
  • Despite their importance, the US is dependent on foreign supply chains, importing 25 percent of its finished steel and over 90 percent of its high-purity iron, primarily from China.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Cost Of Neglect Ignoring the gap between your demonstration model and your finished product can lead to financial losses and reputational risk.
    — Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of finished
Verb
  • Some restrictions on cadres are not outright bans, and many have learned to read between the lines and regulate their own behavior to avoid trouble.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • What the Mets learned at those positions in 2026 is the danger of counting on one player — aside from All-Star-level contributors — when faced with underperformance or injury.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of learned
Verb
  • As the fungus grows, the benefits of a symbiotic relationship are reaped at the tree’s expense.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • NBCUniversal’s Telemundo and Peacock, which aired the Spanish language broadcast of the games, also reaped strong viewership and ad dollars.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reaped
Adjective
  • Play-Doh Activity Ideas Whether homemade or store-bought, Play-Doh is one of the best mediums for open-ended, imaginative fun.
    — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, the decree declaring the partial mobilization that Putin signed in September 2022 is open-ended, allowing authorities to resume it if needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of ended
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw

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