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I just realized vs I just realize

Both of these phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I just realized' is used to express a past realization, while 'I just realize' expresses a present realization. The choice between the two phrases depends on the timing of the realization you want to convey.
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I just realized

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'I just realized' is used to express a past realization. It indicates that you have recently become aware of something.

Examples:

  • I just realized that I left my keys at home.
  • I just realized how much I miss my family.
  • I just realized that I made a mistake in my calculations.
  • Beckett, I just realized something.
  • I just realized my calendar is not updating.
  • I just realized my shirt's on inside out.
  • I just realized I haven't offered you a beverage.
  • I'm sorry. I just realized...
  • I just realized something... you can ghost out here whenever you want.
  • I just realized I don't even like pretzels.
  • Jackie, I just realized I left those cufflinks in Greenland.
  • I just realized I've had a headache for years.
  • And I just realized this was better.
  • I just realized you meant Captain Holt.
  • Besides, I just realized something.
  • Honey? I just realized something.
  • I guess I just realized family is important.
  • I just realized, I forgot...
  • My decryption filters weren't working and I just realized why.
  • I just realized I'm doing the wrong thing.
  • I just realized everyone who calls you must want something.
  • I just realized we have been going about this wedding planning all wrong.
  • And I just realized what you do when brothers are fighting.

I just realize

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'I just realize' is used to express a present realization. It indicates that you are currently becoming aware of something.

Examples:

  • I just realize that I need to buy groceries.
  • I just realize how much I enjoy painting.
  • I just realize that I have been wasting my time.
  • I just realize that I work very hard, and I am not appreciated.
  • It just, every time I think I know somebody, I just realize that I don't know them at all.
  • It just, every time I think I know somebody, I just realize that I don't know them at all.
  • Okay, I just... I realize...
  • I just didn't realize that he had met someone.
  • I just didn't realize there was Amish bachelors.
  • I just didn't realize that something was Frank Martin.
  • I just didn't realize it's because we're related.
  • Nothing. I just didn't realize you were into all these different kinds of music.
  • I just didn't realize it would hurt sometimes.
  • I just didn't realize you had these issues.
  • I just seemed to realize it today.
  • Look, I just didn't realize...
  • I just didn't realize that my firm represents Mountain West, so there's a conflict.
  • I just didn't realize the tech club had such cuties.
  • I just didn't realize it.
  • I just didn't realize how ambitious.
  • I just didn't realize how until a few days ago.
  • I just didn't realize that Monica was elegant.
  • After that I'd just realize that every day was another day closer to bein' back here.

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