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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When the second half begins the Red Sox (53-45) will sit just one game back of the Yankees for the top spot in the AL Wild Card standings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The rounds have already been codified under NATO standards, signaling Ukraine’s intent to begin large-scale production.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
13 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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There appeared to be no cohesive beauty look at Michael Rider's debut Celine show.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Legal complications have arisen since his version of events became a hit TV show.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Rubbing Salt In The Wound: Expatriation Tax Regime The current expatriation regime is embodied in IRC Section 877A, enacted in 2008 to deter wealthy Americans from renouncing citizenship to avoid taxes.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The new conference space embodies a chic dining area, opposed to a stereotypically bland meeting room.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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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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He’s emerged as one of the game’s top power threats.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
7 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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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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Textile executives sounded particularly cautious in expressing their views.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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