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
  • Still, Yao was optimistic that embodied AI would follow the same scaling law that transformed large language models.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Manchester City’s back-to-the-walls defensive display in their 1-0 victory in the Manchester derby on Sunday presented the former, while Manchester United’s inability to create chances against 10 men embodied the latter.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and expressed sorrow over the casualties.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Officials from both sides have expressed skepticism about AI regulation in recent days, with Trump citing the need to stay ahead of China in AI development as a reason for avoiding guardrails.
    Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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