realized

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Susan Bianco, 87, of Lancaster, first realized her hearing was changing when conversations became more difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The payoff for that bet will likely take a while to be realized.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I don’t think anybody realized the extraordinary business sense he had.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A cardiothoracic surgeon, Briggs realized the newly activated law didn’t provide adequate protections for patients having medical complications.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

A second later I realized with a shiver down my spine that I was meeting the national group.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom