as in to begin
to come into existence
several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized
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Recent Examples of actualize
These are choices that actualize Africa.
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Emeka Ajene, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The process begins with identifying the dream and constructing a path to actualize it.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Beyond middle managers’ jobs being under threat amid the rise of AI, most of managements’ days are spent juggling menial tasks, rather than actualizing a broader workplace vision.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Sunday reveres the world-building auteur Tim Burton operates under to actualize the gothic, eerie terrain for Wednesday to become a hit show.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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Emeka Ajene, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The process begins with identifying the dream and constructing a path to actualize it.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Beyond middle managers’ jobs being under threat amid the rise of AI, most of managements’ days are spent juggling menial tasks, rather than actualizing a broader workplace vision.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Sunday reveres the world-building auteur Tim Burton operates under to actualize the gothic, eerie terrain for Wednesday to become a hit show.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Numerous reports and videos of thundersnow in downtown Chicago began to roll in after midnight local time.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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In his place, KU (2-1) started Elmarko Jackson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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The rumor appears to have originated on blog Redanian Intelligence, which claimed that British actor Tom Turner (Beauty and the Beast) had been cast as series narrator.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The local documentary company All Facts originated the grant amid a downturn in local production.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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These measures arise as essential staff—particularly air traffic controllers—have been working without paychecks.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The conflict could also arise over other core values, such as how to raise kids or what activities to prioritize in the relationship.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pre-production is slated for Q3 2026, with filming scheduled to commence in Q1 2027.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Other players, however, insist that disarmament must commence first, or else any political process will be subjected to Hamas’s interference, and to arm-twisting by those who can exert influence with their guns and tunnels.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eli Lilly is similarly developing a new injectable GLP-1, retatrutide, that appears to be even more effective than the current drugs on the market—and which the company confirmed is not currently included in its agreement with the White House.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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One form Asks whether the tree appears To exhibit a history of failures.—
MaKshya Tolbert,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Besides Prabowo’s involvement, there are also still a number of Suharto loyalists in Indonesia.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Veterans Day is almost here and there are plenty of freebies and discounts available for retired and active-duty military service members.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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