as in begins
to come into existence
several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized
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Recent Examples of actualizes
Meow Wolf bridges imaginary worlds together and actualizes dreamscapes into real-life art projections and sculptures.
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Malik Peay, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Malik Peay, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
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Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer.—
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In the story, there is a lot of comedy that naturally arises from tragic moments, from dark, depressing moments.—
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In the decades since, analytical philosophers have produced all manner of models meant to explain how consciousness arises.—
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Planning your Sunday Sunday starts drier, but another cold front moves through late in the day.—
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The waterfront views steal the show, especially as boats drift by and the light starts to change.—
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
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Just last week, the Facchino Family began demolishing structures at its 13-acre property at 1655 Berryessa Road before construction commences on a new mixed-income neighborhood near the BART Station.—
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The 25-year-old Chiefs receiver appears in a separate photo posted to the same Instagram account.—
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There is a chance for rain and snow, especially across northern and western areas.—
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While the Panthers improved in a lot of areas this past year, there is still plenty of room for upgrades on the roster.—
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Gunfire disrupts the silence as Raya emerges through smoke, armed with a tommy gun.—
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Every year marks the arrival of at least one indie horror filmmaker who seemingly emerges from out of nowhere to become a household name.—
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“Actualizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualizes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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