suddenly realize

Frequency: 9.045.7 per million words

to become aware of something unexpectedly

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Examples (10)

  • He was walking home when he suddenly realized he had left his keys at the office.
  • As the applause erupted, she suddenly realized the magnitude of her achievement.
  • They spoke for hours, and then she suddenly realized how late it was.
  • It wasn't until he saw the empty fridge that he suddenly realized he hadn't eaten all day.
  • I hope you don't suddenly realize you've made a terrible mistake.
  • She looked at the old photograph and suddenly realized how much time had passed.
  • We were halfway through the journey when we suddenly realized we had taken the wrong turn.
  • He was talking casually when he suddenly realized what he had just said.
  • Have you ever suddenly realized something important that was always in front of you?
  • The teacher watched the student's face as he suddenly realized the answer to the problem.