as in embodies
to represent in visible form
an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions
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Recent Examples of externalizes
But reimagining American history — particularly Black American history — through dark fantasy externalizes systemic violence.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
But environmental groups say reduced regulation simply externalizes the costs to the public ― and that the people who live in the shadow of power plant smokestacks, in particular, pay the price.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In The Beauty, Murphy externalizes that logic, pushing it to its extreme conclusion.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
But environmental groups say reduced regulation simply externalizes the costs to the public ― and that the people who live in the shadow of power plant smokestacks, in particular, pay the price.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In The Beauty, Murphy externalizes that logic, pushing it to its extreme conclusion.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalizes
Verb
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The Irish actor Andrew Scott deftly embodies James Stagg, the punctilious Scottish chief meteorologist.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Developed more than a decade ago, the Xpandable™ line of high fashion rings, eternity rings and bracelets embodies proprietary PICCHIOTTI problem-solving technologies.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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At the same time, the public expresses significant concerns related to the safety of AI models, the stability of the workforce and society at large, and the need to keep humans in charge.—
Martin Whittaker,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The one-size-fits-all value proposition expresses the logic of the undifferentiated marketing strategy.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The production also incorporates brand new songs alongside material from Sting’s catalog.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Capable of resisting earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above – a crucial feature given Taiwan's location on active tectonic plates – the Danjiang Bridge incorporates a complex seismic support system that manages forces that act on it in vertical and horizontal directions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The same problem manifests differently across sectors.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Congo says over 100 cases have been confirmed Tracing and isolating Ebola contacts is seen as key to stopping the spread of the disease, which usually manifests as hemorrhagic fever.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Externalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalizes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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