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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3
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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4
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
But those funds, promised during the Biden era, never materialized, according to KORE.
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Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Thunderstorms are forecast to materialize yet again tomorrow, July 2.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
As the 2024-25 trade deadline neared, Nets general manager Sean Marks reportedly sought two first-round picks or equivalent value for Johnson, but no deal materialized.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Trump aides have repeatedly signaled that the U.S. is very close to reaching a deal with India, though that trade pact has yet to materialize.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Thunderstorms are forecast to materialize yet again tomorrow, July 2.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
As the 2024-25 trade deadline neared, Nets general manager Sean Marks reportedly sought two first-round picks or equivalent value for Johnson, but no deal materialized.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Trump aides have repeatedly signaled that the U.S. is very close to reaching a deal with India, though that trade pact has yet to materialize.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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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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The first sign of trouble appeared last month after movers began hauling machinery out of a garment factory in the Sri Lankan suburb of Katunayake, the only one that Next operates in the South Asian nation with union representation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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However, this new technology is minimally invasive, appears to support recovery of both movement and sensation, and does not cause damage to the spinal cord.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
6 July 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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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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For upland bird hunters, witnessing the mesmerizing poetry in motion embodied in the work of great dogs is the main attraction of the pursuit.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Through the launch of Pyrex Vision, Off-White, and his later appointment at Louis Vuitton, Givhan urges readers to engage with the many facets that embodied Virgil, the designer who was also an adept listener, watcher, and one of the most compelling figures to ever exist in the fashion industry.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 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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The episode unfolded around 7:15 a.m. on June 30 in the 3800 block of Osprey Drive.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Fans will see the events of water polo and diving unfold in the Singapore Sports Hub’s OCBC Aquatic Centre.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The goal is pretty simple: give emerging brands the tools and visibility needed to grow.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
7 July 2025
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Only a handful of deals have emerged in that time frame, including with the United Kingdom, China, and Vietnam.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The Ace of Wands invites you to embrace this fresh, creative energy and start to express your true self more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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