actualize

verb

ˈak-ch(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce actualize (audio)
Definition of actualizenext
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 Now a high schooler at Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts, Jung has actualized his vision to keep his grandparents safe on crosswalks − and has a medal and $6,000 to show for it. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 And on Tuesday at American Family Park, Harrison actualized all that potential in his three meetings with Devers. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The plot pivot point is based on a real proposal (but never actualized) to pay New York City homeowners to shelter migrants in their homes. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for actualize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
  1. begin
  2. start
  3. originate
  4. arise
  5. commence
  6. appear
  7. be
Verb
  • Joby Aviation has begun piloted electric air taxi flights across Florida, testing how the aircraft could operate between airports and other locations as the state works toward building a network for future aerial transportation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Heat’s starters outscored the Pacers by 20 points in 13 minutes together, including an 18-4 run to begin the second half.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of begin
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  • As temperatures start to drop, nightly firepits are the place to gather, stargaze, and make s’mores.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • When Luka Doncic started cooking in the first quarter, the Lakers followed his lead in opening a 25-point lead in the second quarter over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of start
Verb
  • So a quick look at where an app supposedly originated may not tell the whole story.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Two flights from the United States arrived in Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Friday as well, originating from Washington Dulles International Airport.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of originate
Verb
  • Yet when a safety issue arises, competitive barriers come down.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Landon argued that public officials should be held to standards of conduct that include treating others with dignity, particularly when disagreements arise.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of arise
Verb
  • When the groping soon commenced, the victim started recording with his phone.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Our reality is Swift’s nightmare of statistics and algorithms; mechanization and industrialization as commenced without any concern for the vagaries of the beating human heart.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of commence
Verb
  • The ad was taken down five days before the election, as Ramaswamy appears to be facing an uphill battle against Acton.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Sylvia did not immediately respond to a voicemail, text messages, emails and a LinkedIn message on accounts and numbers that appear to belong to him.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of appear
Verb
  • The Justice Department argues that there is just as much to lose if the ballots aren’t separated.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • There are also the accusations of corruption against Lula’s inner circle, including his eldest son.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
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