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
If the ban is ever actualized, millions of users and creators would be left with no choice but to look for other alternatives, and social media platforms overall may experience a significant shift.
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Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
While there’s a strong progressive desire to start over from the ground up, there’s still a rawness among those who saw their fears of an ultra-wealthy government actualized in real-time by Trump’s actions.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
While there’s a strong progressive desire to start over from the ground up, there’s still a rawness among those who saw their fears of an ultra-wealthy government actualized in real-time by Trump’s actions.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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De Los Reyes began working for Elite Security as a bag-checker at Petco Park during the 2007-08 baseball season.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The storm, which is set to begin Saturday afternoon and last through Sunday morning, is expected to produce significant snowfall above 6,000 feet and as much as 4 inches in valley areas.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Iran had been in negotiations with the US for about two months, but called them off after Israel started bombing its territory.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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As per Sarah Langs of MLB.com, his 11 hitless innings to start his career broke the MLB record for a starting pitcher.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Ali attended Loughborough University, and originates from Ipswich.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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His turban is black and tied in the Kenyan style, a smooth, tailored look that originated among Sikhs who immigrated to British East Africa.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Suddenly Flips First, in diversity of citizenship cases (as here), the federal courts will apply their own procedural rules but they are also required to apply the substantive rules of the state from where the action arises.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Russia has also welcomed the golden share, which again arose during a domestic privatization drive.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The Carabao Cup will begin in mid-August, with Premier League teams not playing in Europe entering in the second round, which starts in the week commencing August 25, and the remaining seven clubs receiving a bye to the third round, which takes place in the weeks commencing September 15 and 22.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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These delays at the ISA, in turn, have frustrated corporate actors, like The Metals Company (TMC), which are keen to commence commercial-scale operations in international waters.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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At a meeting Tuesday morning, Collier County commissioners appeared to have been caught off guard by the state’s plans for the Everglades airfield.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Iran's retaliatory strikes on Monday at the largest U.S. military base in the region appeared to offer an off-ramp to Trump and the United States to prevent further escalation -- something Trump embraced in his social media response to the attacks.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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Inside the Piloti Ferrari 296 Speciale, the racing seats are made of Alcantara, there is extra carbon fiber, and the seat inserts contain fireproof fabric that is also used for Le Mans drivers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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There were transfer kids available, who were good kids who wanted to come after Spencer left.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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