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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.
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  • Dec 8, 2021 ... When you use "just" do you necessarily have to use the past tense? I've just realized recently that he's not a man but a woman. I just realized
  • Sep 3, 2013 ... http://KEXP.ORG presents Gogol Bordello performing "I Just Realized" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded August 9, 2013.
  • 1 day ago ... I just realized the devs indirectly encouraging us for taunting. Humor. Just look at the MPL recall designs, it's super annoyingly good.
  • Apr 24, 2018 ... I Just Realized That I Never Responded to Your Email and You Recently Gained the Ability to Help Advance My Career. by Eddie Small. Hey Adam ...
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  • Sep 30, 2024 ... I just realized I posted exactly zero things during Dreamforce. Oops. It was a bit of a whirlwind, in the best possible ways.
  • Nov 23, 2018 ... Join. Options. Report. I just realized that Alucard is Dracula in reverse. Meme. Honest to goodness. Man, I feel stupid. Upvote 143. Downvote
  • Jun 6, 2024 ... 3130 likes, 62 comments - angelalanter on June 6, 2024: "I just realized that it's #nationaldaughtersday and had to make your feed a little ...
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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.
  • 2 days ago ... ... bride and priest are all here. r/limbuscompany - I just realize. Upvote 899. Downvote 116 Go to comments
  • Sep 18, 2015 ... I just realize why you hate me. adverbs · present-tense · Share. Share a link to this question. Copy link. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Improve this question.
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... I just realize. I'm watching a markilplier video and i'm like....man ... r/TheMagnusArchives - I ...
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... 19K likes, 159 comments - diamonddallaspage on August 24, 2023: "Wow I just realize that Terry Funk passed. For my money, the Funkster was ...
  • Dec 31, 2023 ... Why did I just realize this now? Help. Ok, so I just realized that Touka's hair is dark blue. DARK BLUE. I thought it was purple . My ...
  • I just realize how much I depend on the API. Lucy.3728. By Lucy.3728. August 19, 2023 in Guild Wars 2 Discussion.
  • Mar 18, 2021 ... 136 likes, 15 comments - realstarks27 on March 18, 2021: "The vibes for today... damn man i just realize music dont sound nothin like this ...
  • Mar 31, 2003 ... i just realize is there any ladys that play this game.
  • Aug 23, 2013 ... For Dynasty Warriors 8 on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "I just realize that Huang Gai...".

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