Definition of ACTUALIZE

Examples of actualize in a Sentence

several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized

Recent Examples on the Web What’s the point of having agency, of being self-actualized, when your physical self might betray the whole thing? — Soraya Roberts, Longreads, "My Body Is Not a Temple," 16 Apr. 2020 Billy is a motivational speaker who no longer believes his self-actualizing blather. — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, "In ‘Run,’ a Romantic Comedy That Breaks Free," 10 Apr. 2020 To see marginalization actualized in our official documents is what takes genealogy to a different place that many people are not comfortable going to. — Jennifer Mendelsohn, Time, "The Census Is More Than Just a Form. It's a Window Into the History of American Families," 13 Mar. 2020 But part of it is also maybe the beginning of the Clippers actualizing their defensive potential on a regular basis. — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, "Clippers grind out a win over Suns with all-around effort," 26 Feb. 2020 Lastly, established as a wellness center in the consciousness-expanding heyday of 1960s California, the Esalen Institute long predates current trends with its famed self-actualizing workshops. — Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Biggest Wellness Travel Trends: Sound Baths, Tickling Helmets, and More," 14 Feb. 2020 Barbra Streisand, Oscar-winning actress, director, singer The 14th Amendment of our Constitution actualized what many of the Founders wanted, promoting equal protection under the law for all Americans. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, "What the Constitution means to Nancy Pelosi and Barbra Streisand, among other Americans," 4 Sep. 2019 This bus tour will support that movement by training, motivating and helping women realize and actualize their power. — Tanya A. Christian, Essence, "Women-Led Organization Kicks Off Bus Tour To Mobilize Female Voters," 9 Sep. 2019 Nevertheless, it’s been suggested Murray and his teammates won’t be able to actualize the offense without simulating much of it during live-game situations. — Bob Mcmanaman, azcentral, "Arizona Cardinals don't plan to change anything offensively even as criticism mounts," 23 Aug. 2019

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14 May 2020

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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actualize. Accessed 30 May. 2020.

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