suddenly realize
Frequency: 9.045.7 per million words
to become aware of something unexpectedly
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- 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.