- present participle of realize.
realizing
Example Sentences
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But the bots hacked real companies, in some cases after realizing they had broken out of a testing environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Sometimes the best solution isn’t persuading someone to change their mind — it’s realizing you don’t need them to bend to your will.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
"One of the most exciting things about this work is realizing that we've surveyed many more stars than initially thought," she said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Just kind of enjoying where I’m at right now, and realizing I need to have success here to make it there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
She saunters to the seat across from Pua and me before realizing that Leo is alone, looking glum.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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