1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief
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Recent Examples of materialize
Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop removed automatic gratuity after a week of waiting for that World Cup bump to materialize.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
No trades materialized involving lottery picks (top 14) on draft night.
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Bennett Durando,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
At the time, the single was billed as the first taste of a collaborative album titled Abi & Alan, which has yet to materialize.
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Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.
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24 June 2026
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
No trades materialized involving lottery picks (top 14) on draft night.
—
Bennett Durando,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
At the time, the single was billed as the first taste of a collaborative album titled Abi & Alan, which has yet to materialize.
—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.
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This part of the deal appears to come naturally to Chavarria, who returned to Paris on Friday afternoon for his fourth season at the Men’s Fashion Week.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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The sideways walk of true crabs originated with a single ancestor.
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Adobe projects that consumer clicks originating from generative AI tools to retail sites will skyrocket by 103 percent compared to last June.
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As the Dance of the Dragons Targaryen civil war unfolds at the end of House of the Dragon’s first season, Aemond and Lucerys meet again while trying to secure alliances.
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But putting a stake in the ground about how things will unfold is nonetheless an informative and fun thought experiment.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s central and coastal regions on Wednesday just 39 seconds apart, triggering scenes of panic in Caracas and other cities as preliminary reports of structural damage and injuries began to emerge.
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After Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada made a save that led to a corner, Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic emerged from a chaotic set of bounces with the ball at his feet, and his shot deflected off Abunada into the goal.
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Some council members also expressed enthusiasm for developing a battery storage system at last week’s council meeting.
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Residents have expressed interest in testing for more contaminants.
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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