as in to embody
to represent in visible form
an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions
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Recent Examples of externalize
Parents completed questionnaires about their child’s mental health symptoms, both internalizing such as depression and anxiety and externalizing such as ADHD or behavioral issues.
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New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Mario Jorge Machado, president of the European apparel and textile lobbying group Euratex said the Chinese giant’s low-price model is only made possible by flouting EU environmental and tax rules to externalize costs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The study also found that negative coparenting leads to a range of internalizing and externalizing problems for kids later in life.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Mario Jorge Machado, president of the European apparel and textile lobbying group Euratex said the Chinese giant’s low-price model is only made possible by flouting EU environmental and tax rules to externalize costs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The study also found that negative coparenting leads to a range of internalizing and externalizing problems for kids later in life.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
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To @bleach37 my husband, thank you for embodying each of these characteristics so beautifully.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The actress isn't shy about expressing her love for Leach on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chromotherapy lighting is also being incorporated in tubs and showers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many designs now incorporate nighttime-specific lighting, plus mood lighting.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The absence of an edge manifested itself in almost every aspect of the game, but was most glaring on defense.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Making matters worse is how suddenly symptoms can manifest – and often at the most inconvenient moments.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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There was Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey trying to body slam De’Von Achane onto the Acrisure Stadium field.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Dec. 2025
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The normally physical Green bodied up Wembanyama, but when the whistle blew, the third-year star knew exactly what to do.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 Nov. 2025
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This aesthetic — symbolizing order, leisure and status — spread across continents and centuries, shaping how residential outdoor spaces are designed and maintained today.—
Hummingbird,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Users can personalize Fuzzlets stories and songs, and create musical cards, holiday messages and short-form videos built around positive emotional cues.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Choose from a range of initials and colors to personalize your new everyday carryall.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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