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
If the ban is ever actualized, millions of users and creators would be left with no choice but to look for other alternatives, and social media platforms overall may experience a significant shift.
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Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
While there’s a strong progressive desire to start over from the ground up, there’s still a rawness among those who saw their fears of an ultra-wealthy government actualized in real-time by Trump’s actions.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
While there’s a strong progressive desire to start over from the ground up, there’s still a rawness among those who saw their fears of an ultra-wealthy government actualized in real-time by Trump’s actions.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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But before the vacations begin, there is an essential logistical operation that takes place in a handful of global ports.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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After the trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers resulted in a pay increase for the star cornerback, rumors have started rumbling about a possible Watt trade.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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One of the notes came not long after jurors started deliberating and raised concerns from several jurors about another member of the panel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, part of the name Pontianak may originate in the pohon tinggi, or tall trees, that serve as her lair.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
5 July 2025
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Fallon Tallent killed two Wilson County police officers during a police pursuit that originated in Knoxville, but how to prove intent was at the heart of the 2004 trial.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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That means naming the fear, the confusion and even the shame that might arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As for cosmic weather this week, note that power struggles around ideas may arise on June 29, while July 4 could bring big ups, downs or spontaneity to relationships.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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In October 2022, the NFLPA commenced a System Arbitration alleging exactly that.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour, which commenced in 2022, launched a new North American leg in May with stadium dates through September.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Home plate umpire John Bacon appeared to miss two pitches in that at-bat, which miffed Mendoza, who erupted out of the dugout, kicked some dirt and was quickly ejected.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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There appeared to be no cohesive beauty look at Michael Rider's debut Celine show.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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There are ways to keep EVs cool without sacrificing range.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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There was a lot of CGI involved to add the sense of height, as well as have the rope.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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