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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
Nevertheless, the threat crystallized Moscow’s stakes in the conflict and forced the United States and its allies to carefully weigh the escalation risks of providing military aid to Ukraine.
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Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The images of Padilla being handcuffed crystallizes their case.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Over the years, the government has recouped some £35 billion via fees, dividends and share sales, crystallizing a loss on disposal of nearly £10.5 billion.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The scene proper didn’t really crystallize until the mid-2010s, when Lofi Girl and other online hotspots cropped up.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 2 July 2025
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Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The images of Padilla being handcuffed crystallizes their case.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Over the years, the government has recouped some £35 billion via fees, dividends and share sales, crystallizing a loss on disposal of nearly £10.5 billion.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The scene proper didn’t really crystallize until the mid-2010s, when Lofi Girl and other online hotspots cropped up.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 2 July 2025
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Trimming the leaf blades reduces plant stress by directing the plant to form new roots instead of maintaining foliage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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However, two criteria must be met by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court to form a legal basis for a ban.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Many Republicans view the legislation as Trump's signature domestic policy win, solidifying his agenda for years to come.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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While some observed slight banding in certain HDR10 content, recent updates appear to have largely resolved the issue—solidifying the G5 as the TV to beat in 2025.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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