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
  • The next step of evolution is embodied or physical intelligence.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • No side embodied that thinking more than Saturday’s opponents, who once viewed Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as their silver bullets.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Inde Navarrette, who had expressed interest in Mystique, was a surprise reveal as Rogue.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the post’s caption, Love expressed her desire to return to the stage.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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