ACTUALIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

actualize

verb

ˈak-ch(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz

Definition of actualize

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 And on Tuesday at American Family Park, Harrison actualized all that potential in his three meetings with Devers. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The plot pivot point is based on a real proposal (but never actualized) to pay New York City homeowners to shelter migrants in their homes. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 Our economic systems are not serving the people who live here, whose forefathers established this new republic, and our grandparents actualized the peak of its success. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 The offensive profile is formidable, and Anthony is only just beginning to fully actualize his potential. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actualize

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That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Episodes of the Premier League Years, the Sky Sports show that boils down each season into two hours and is arguably the UK’s greatest cultural achievement, often begin with a montage of that season’s new arrivals.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

Tamekia Morris didn’t start her career thinking about welding torches or HVAC units.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of start

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The lawsuit lists several members of the Religious Neutrality group and their religious affiliations, including two Jewish parents and a student, one Hindu parent and one Zoroastrian parent, which is a religion that originated in Iran.

— Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Air Jordan 11 Retro Pantone Released to the public in 2014, the Pantone Air Jordan 11 originated as an exclusive sample, which was showcased as part of the 2010 World Basketball Festival.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

The working-out of that vision, by way of experience that arises from her sudden change of circumstances, is the movie’s emotional and intellectual heart, its main line, abstract in form but altogether concrete in the decisions that result.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
In his view, many teens are approaching these chatbots for emotional support, but problems arise because these products were not intended for that purpose.

— Alex Hartman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of arise

Verb

The project commenced with a simple analog instrument panel clock.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
After a study to map its sprawling network of rooms commenced in 2022, a nuclear bunker in northern Italy will transform into a Cold War museum scheduled to open in part next year.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of commence

Verb

Mathers was set to appear for sentencing on Thursday for the February case and a probable cause conference in the May case.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of appear

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The benefit of different formats The average club pre-season lasts six weeks, so there is a lot to cram in — and a regular 90-minute friendly does not always allow all your players the necessary game time.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
New York City — There is an ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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