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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
This weekend, Johnson promised, his keynote address will crystallize.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Honey can crystallize because of its low water content, and Czerwony said this is a sign that the honey hasn't been diluted.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The party failed to put limits on Trump as part of this month’s funding battle, a moment that crystallized calls for older and more establishment Democrats to step aside.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2025
Once the theme crystallizes for you, the rest is smooth sailing.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Honey can crystallize because of its low water content, and Czerwony said this is a sign that the honey hasn't been diluted.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The party failed to put limits on Trump as part of this month’s funding battle, a moment that crystallized calls for older and more establishment Democrats to step aside.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2025
Once the theme crystallizes for you, the rest is smooth sailing.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
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An eruption is unlikely for now Typically, gases like water and carbon dioxide can separate and form bubbles during the rise and decompression of magma.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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An offshoot of the group formed in response to the 2019 revocation, TRF, claimed responsibility for the attack.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer’s patents on its Covid-19 vaccine have solidified its market leadership while addressing global needs.—
Tami Saito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since the original Shrek film held its premiere on April 22, 2001, a slew of memorable fairytale characters have been born into the famed franchise's universe and undoubtedly solidified themselves into pop culture history.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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