actualizing

verb

present participle of actualize
as in beginning
to come into existence several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized

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Recent Examples of actualizing The collective takeaway is that producing, forging and actualizing belief is a way to center oneself, turn the volume down on all the noise out there, and feel… well, to put it simply, good. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualizing
  1. beginning
  2. starting
  3. originating
  4. arising
  5. commencing
  6. appearing
  7. forming
Verb
  • Press and industry will have online access to the at-home program for the professional community beginning one day earlier on Wednesday, January 27.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • The lawsuit centers on language in a draft voter guide that will be sent to Californians beginning next month.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • Identify which ASINs use synthetic human figures, starting with highest-traffic listings and main images, then A+ modules and brand store pages.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Hamory said the feather may be starting to fall as big retailers invest in price cuts.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of starting
Verb
  • An originating member of Bargatze’s Nateland Podcast, Bates served as a host and producer during the show’s six-year run.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 July 2026
  • This second-year partnership highlights Moët's Ice Impérial, a champagne uniquely designed to be enjoyed over ice, originating from the French Riviera.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of originating
Verb
  • Much of the industry’s waste stems from fast-fashion business models and consumer habits rather than solely arising from the materials used for clothing themselves.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • The trial date could still be delayed by disputes over classified evidence and other complications arising from the extraordinary case.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026
Definition of arising
Verb
  • Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB/AFP via Getty Images The Norway squad touched down to a traditional water cannon salute before commencing their homecoming parade in the capital.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of commencing
Verb
  • We’re thrilled to announce the second edition of the Dogue competition, which will see one lucky pup land their very own digital Dogue cover—appearing alongside some of our favorite celebrity canines on August 18, 2026.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 28 July 2026
  • The Israeli military also published footage appearing to show its troops at Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop fortress, during an advance through villages in southern Lebanon.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of appearing
Verb
  • After forming an alliance with Pogačar — who put on a show even through the typically ceremonial last stage — an exhausted van der Poel faced an onslaught in the final moments but hung on by a thread.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Few Brazilian political heavyweights were in attendance, in another sign of his troubles forming an alliance against Lula ahead of the October election.
    — Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of forming

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“Actualizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualizing. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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