variants also crystalize
as in to form
to take on a definite form after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize

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Recent Examples of crystallize These carbon-rich rocks simply crystallized out of the ocean, conjured by some of the most extreme ocean chemistry in Earth history. Peter Brannen august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025 But too much salt will force your kidneys to wash both out in the urine, where calcium can crystallize into stones, Yau explained. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025 Osit says the 2006 incident crystallized a long-lasting disdain for the true crime documentary genre. Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 His season away helped to crystalize his priorities. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crystallize
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  • Since forming in 1964, The Who have moved more than 100 million records globally, developing a virtually unparalleled reputation as one of rock’s all time great live acts.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The report was researched and written by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which was formed by the Human Right Council in 2021, as an independent investigative body.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • The latest downgrade could solidify Trump’s argument that his aggressive tariff and immigration agenda are not to blame for the cooling labor market, the Financial Times wrote, and give him more reason to accuse the Fed of waiting too long to slash interest rates.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Refrigerate until cold and the fat has solidified.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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