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
But reimagining American history — particularly Black American history — through dark fantasy externalizes systemic violence.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
That’s in part because girls don’t tend to display some of the big externalizing behaviors, like aggression or tantrums, that people tend to associate with autism in boys, Black says.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
But environmental groups say reduced regulation simply externalizes the costs to the public ― and that the people who live in the shadow of power plant smokestacks, in particular, pay the price.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This kind of name-calling also signals a tendency to externalize and place blame, instead of looking inward at their own behavior.
—Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
That’s in part because girls don’t tend to display some of the big externalizing behaviors, like aggression or tantrums, that people tend to associate with autism in boys, Black says.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
But environmental groups say reduced regulation simply externalizes the costs to the public ― and that the people who live in the shadow of power plant smokestacks, in particular, pay the price.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This kind of name-calling also signals a tendency to externalize and place blame, instead of looking inward at their own behavior.
—Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
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But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The award in her name will be given to others who contribute as leaders and who embody her qualities and advocacy for the city’s libraries.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Reflective finishes, whether incorporated through furniture details, lighting, or accessories, help amplify both natural and artificial light, while adding visual depth.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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This crisis manifests across personal lives, family dynamics, organizational trust, and societal institutions, with many feeling unprepared and disengaged.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And not having that support can manifest in everyday moments.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Wembanyama will have to face the fact that the series ended when Mitchell Robinson completely bodied him on the glass with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter, that the 7-foot-4 superhuman couldn’t secure the rebound with the season on the line.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Shamet stays active and takes complete advantage of the sloppy play from the all-star while Anunoby bodies Mobley enough to throw him off balance from receiving an entry pass.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.—
Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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For marketers in the supply chain and sourcing industries, the rollout of this platform comes at a time when manufacturers, logistics providers and fabric/textile mills are using AI to deliver highly personalized, frictionless experiences found in B2C retail.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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And while it’s not necessarily required, choosing kids towels in whimsical patterns or personalizing with a monogram is a great move.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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