externalized

past tense of externalize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of externalized The desire to fit in is a powerful instinct, one that is externalized to varying degrees in our manners and relationships. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 This is good for the introvert because the idea can be explored and externalized gradually in a relatively low pressure space. — Paul Jones, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026 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
  • RoboParty is integrating the RP1 robot body, actuator modules, low-level control, and embodied AI algorithms into a single development system.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the fashionable-at-the-time nakedness of the YBAs’ desire for money, most completely embodied by Hirst, quickly became crass.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many of them are Philadelphia natives, too, and expressed the spirit of generosity that exists in the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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