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That moment you realized vs That moment you realize

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'That moment you realized' is used when referring to a past realization. On the other hand, 'That moment you realize' is used to refer to a present or future realization.

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Last updated: September 15, 2024

That moment you realized

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past realization.

This phrase is used to describe a moment in the past when someone realized something. It is often used in storytelling or recounting events.

Examples:

That moment you realized you had forgotten your keys was unforgettable.
I'll never forget that moment you realized you were wrong.
The look on his face at that moment you realized the truth was priceless.

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I would imagine that that was the moment you realized you didn't want to be Caretaker after all.
The moment you realized it was riddled with disease, you pulled out.
When was the moment you realized you wanted to marry Brian?
It was at that moment she realized the romance was already gone.
And from that moment I realized that Movember is so much more than a mustache, having a joke.
A moment ago you realized you should be executed.
I just captured the exact moment when you realized you had failed.
Because in that moment I realized, to them, I'd become a familiar face. A... a joke.
At that moment Michael realized that this was... the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen.
At that moment I realized that Puck had spoken for me, too.
In that moment, I realized Erica was right.
And it that moment, I realized it.
And in that moment, they both realized how much Bruce cared about Jessica.
But when I wrote that obituary exercise, I actually grew up a little bit in that moment and realized that I needed to create my own future.
PUDDLE: And at that moment my mom realized that Steve had more depth than she thought.
It was at that moment that Michael realized... how much he'd sold out.
In that moment, Chuck realized her hate and sadness had begun to fall.
In that moment, Luisa realized he had to be working for someone both psychotic and caring.
It was at that moment that I realized just how bad I wanted to kiss Mary Clear.
At that moment, I realized I had to do something to change Mr. Ross' mind about me.

Alternatives:

the moment you realized
when you realized
the moment you understood
the moment you comprehended
the moment you grasped

That moment you realize

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a present or future realization.

This phrase is used to describe a moment in the present or future when someone realizes something. It is often used to express a sudden understanding or awareness.

Examples:

That moment you realize you've been doing it wrong all along is eye-opening.
I can't wait for that moment you realize how much you mean to me.
The best part is that moment you realize your potential.

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It's that moment when you realize you did everything together.
The worst feeling is the moment that you realize...
Now, I'm not saying that I'm some holy joe or anything, but at that moment, you realize that you're not alone in this world.
And it's at that moment that you realize that you're just not cut out for the responsibility of the chair.
"and it's that moment that you realize that you're not ready for the responsibility of the chair."
But then, one day, you feel something else, something that feels wrong, but only because it's so unfamiliar, and, in that moment, you realize you're happy.
It's very exciting when you kind of hit that moment where you realize that you're onto something,
And at that moment realize how much they loved me.
(Sir Malcolm) There's a moment, a moment you realize you are no longer the hunter, you are the prey.
it's the moment you realize that all that anger and resentment just isn't useful.
The moment you realize you are no longer the hunter, you are the prey.
Moments when you realize nothing will ever be the same.
And so it always comes as a shock... the moment when you realize, it's over.
It comes in a different way for each of us, that moment when we realize our drinking is out of control.
Helping parents delay the moment children realize... they've been lied to about Christmas.
But there's moment when you realize you can't help someone,
And it was in that moment that Candice realize, that not only were these people her friends.
And at this moment he realizes,
You just need a moment to realize that this is the right thing to do.
I want to see his expression at the exact moment he realizes... he'll never be a free man again.

Alternatives:

the moment you realize
when you realize
the moment you understand
the moment you become aware
the moment you recognize

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