externalized

past tense of externalize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of externalized Human civilization has always externalized memory through tools—from cave paintings and books to photographs and cloud storage. Joseph Fowler, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Hurry up, not all suffering is externalized, please hurry up. Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026 The production works best when the play’s expressionistic flourishes invite theatergoers to consider more deeply the subjective experiences and societal subtexts that are being externalized. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalized
Verb
  • For generations, the French Open has embodied the ideal gateway to the European summer.
    Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest sports stars were shifting into almost mainstream celebrities - and no one embodied this shift more than Simpson.
    Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Numerous industry sources have expressed concern over Ruffalo’s conflating the merger with anti-Israel sentiments.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Lopez has already expressed his ambition to face the winner of the Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn fight next, aiming for an undisputed 147-pound title.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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