crystallizes

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Definition of crystallizesnext
present tense third-person singular of crystallize
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to take on a definite form after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize

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Recent Examples of crystallizes These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025 That really crystallizes their very different perspectives. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025 That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025 Coherence crystallizes when daily work aligns with broader goals, even under pressure. Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The nanograins provide the right conditions for UC-MAC to grow, and eventually, a complete layer of the atom-thick carbon material crystallizes on top of the copper. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025 Buyl, at Ghent University, said that the emergent-misalignment work crystallizes suspicions among computer scientists. Quanta Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Unlike flat graphene sheets, GMS forms a connected internal network, which 3DC says reduces resistance and improves charging efficiency.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • Mercury in Capricorn solidifies new ties!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
  • His performance in Marty Supreme solidifies something that’s been true for his entire career.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025

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“Crystallizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallizes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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