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
The best outcome would be a new global trade agreement among economies that commit to managing their domestic economic imbalances rather than externalizing them in the form of trade surpluses.
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Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
From a depth psychology perspective, this often manifests as projection—externalizing fears onto rivals, distorting clarity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
From a depth psychology perspective, this often manifests as projection—externalizing fears onto rivals, distorting clarity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
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Endless Summer by Free People Santa Maria maxi dress: $128 This Endless Summer by Free People maxi dress embodies the essence of boho chic with its flowing silhouette and intricate patterns.—
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18 June 2025
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And in some ways, Kelly embodies much of what makes this current Tigers team — one with first-place status and the best record in the American League — tick.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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According to Simpson-Watt, encouraging kids to incorporate phone and in-person conversations into their lives is key.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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This guidance was finalized in September 2024, solidifying the FDA’s support for incorporating decentralized elements in clinical trials.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In adult romantic relationships, this manifests as personal space being mistaken for rejection, and sameness being conflated with intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Barrel aged wines tend to be fuller bodied on the palate as well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Soccer is a surprisingly physical game that involves a good deal of bodying one’s opponent — tackling, in soccer-speak.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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