ACTUALIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

actualize

verb

ˈak-ch(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz

Definition of actualize

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 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 Our economic systems are not serving the people who live here, whose forefathers established this new republic, and our grandparents actualized the peak of its success. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for actualize

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The administration did cripple Iran's nuclear program in 2025 with bombing strikes on various facilities, but since this war began, there's been no effective action taken against its nuclear program.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Since Tiffany’s attacks began, Crowley has moved in Hong’s general direction, emphasizing his requirements—using exclusively renewable energy to power new data centers, building them with union labor—for developers to receive the tax breaks.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of begin

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If the plans to destroy the theater are followed through, the process will, ironically, have to start with an excavation.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
One of President Vladimir Putin’s key goals in starting a war with Russia’s neighbor in February 2022 was to place Kyiv in Moscow’s orbit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of start

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Fonseca Porto Siroco Extra Dry White Port Crisp as a new dollar bill with delicate floral and bitter notes, this bottling takes its name from the Mediterranean wind that originates in North Africa.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Curry originated the iconic role in the first production of Rocky Horror staged at London’s Royal Court Theatre.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of originate

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The same evaluation process may hold promise for other forms of childhood dementia that arise from single-gene mutations.

— Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
The Manhattan Federal Court action filed by the British former socialite in December argued that new information arising in related lawsuits and the government’s trove of investigative files on Epstein proved her imprisonment was unlawful.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of arise

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The game commenced with four unanswered scores from Jenks and sloppy play from Southlake Carroll that included a handful of early penalties, messy substitutions and a lack of rhythm.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Cloud service agreements totaled $29 billion, with data center leases not commenced of $25 billion, equity investments of $25 billion, and capital expenditures of $8 billion.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of commence

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However, for the rest of the game, Brianna Turner and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus are closer to centers; Turner has offensive limitations while Hammon doesn’t appear to trust Parker-Tyus’ defense.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
While this figure appears to add a bright spot to an otherwise weak employment report, the underlying cause is far from encouraging.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of appear

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There was no catching the Redhawks on this night with Hayes playing like a world-beater.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
While crude oil can be carried via pipeline–perhaps from oil producers in the Persian Gulf to ports on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula–gas can’t, meaning there are no alternative routes to get LNG to Asia if Hormuz is blocked.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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