Without realizing vs Without realize

The correct phrase is 'without realizing.' 'Realizing' is a gerund form that functions as a noun, while 'realize' is a verb. 'Without realizing' is a common phrase used to indicate that something happened without awareness or understanding.

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Without realizing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'without realizing' to indicate that something happened without awareness or understanding.

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Without realizing what they were doing, they have established relationships, made promises and commitments.
Without realizing it, they treat her as if she were already an adult and lock her up in a cage of pre-established duties and commitments, forgetting how much play and fantasy count for her.
Without realizing that the past is constantly determining their present actions, they avoid learning anything about their history.
Unfortunately, many computer users trust these emails without realizing that they might have to delete W97M/Bartallex afterward.
Without realizing, my eyes are moist.
I sent the invitation Without realizing.
Without realizing it, I've allowed that woman to alter my personality.
Without realizing it I prayed to the Moon to save me.
Without realizing it I had got up too... things that happen to guys like me.
Without realizing it, I grew up, I matured and no matter how or when, optimism is my favorite quality.
Without realizing it, people of the world during the past century who have insight into the significance of what has been occurring refer to these events as a "fire."
Somebody who maybe saw something without realizing it.
Mentoring: what young men crave without realizing it...
Which means that Diane Huxley could have had contact with that person without realizing it.
I got sucked into it without realizing.
They inflict horrific injuries on themselves without realizing it.
I probably just bumped into something without realizing it, that's all.
And just without realizing it, I became myself again.
So, almost without realizing, I became his secret accomplice.
Maybe I did activate the turbolift without realizing it.

Alternatives:

unaware
unconscious of
unintentionally

Without realize

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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I've just been hoping you'd realize without my having to spell it out.
You realize that without that safety study, we got nothing.
If they are fat, they probably realize it without you having to remind them.
You realize that without that safety study, we got nothing.
I mean, do you realize without her help how frighteningly bad you would be?
Don't you realize without communism, you wouldn't even exist?
So the husband has a sore throat, takes an aspirin without her knowing, realizes he's got a sore throat, takes an aspirin, realizes he's got a sore throat...
But don't you realize, without the TARDIS we're stranded?
You realize, without you, there might not even have been an ROTC bombing?
They include, for example, deposits with the central bank as a form of compulsory reserves to the extent that the depositors cannot realize them without notice or restriction;
Maybe the crazy fog has lifted and she realizes that life without me sucks.
What most people don't realize is that hunger and energy use are controlled by the brain, mostly without your awareness.
I have sought to realize his dream without spilling Mongol blood.
It just makes you realize that you can live your lives without each other.
Now I realize I burned it down without even knowing.
Only then did I realize he blackmailed me without any evidence.
Even you must realize the folly of being a king without a kingdom.
You made it this far without being detected, but you didn't realize how much more perceptive I've become.
As long as you realize this case comes to a grinding halt without my expertise.
And seeing that made Jamal realize that he couldn't live without Hector either.

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Without realizing vs Without realize