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
  • Flanagan improves on both De Palma’s film and King’s novel in his treatment of faith, embodied in Carrie’s mother, Margaret White.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The takeaway from these studies is that conservatism itself is embodied in a strong Southern accent.
    — Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Worry among voters about whether their ballots will be counted has accelerated, according to organizers; in a recent AP-NORC poll, just under half of American voters expressed confidence that midterm votes will be counted accurately.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Wu Hongliang, president of Beijing Fine Art Academy and chief curator of Wuhan Biennale 2026, expressed the need to bring art closer to the local community via its programming.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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