EXTERNALIZES Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

externalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of externalize

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. — 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

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The dynamic between them essentially embodies the traditional animosity between the clubs.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
According to the company, for the new campaign, JC-T embodies the sleeker side of London style, one that’s modern, refined and individual.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of embodies

Verb

Sometimes a judge will do that if a defendant credibly expresses remorse for his crimes.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
In a post on Bluesky, freelance journalist Tim Stevens expresses frustration with the changes to Beehiiv that he’s seen after switching to the platform earlier this year.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of expresses

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It is designed to run on 100 percent renewable electricity and incorporates advanced manufacturing technology and digital solutions, according to the company.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
The contract incorporates artificial intelligence protections from the IATSE-AMPTP Basic Agreement.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporates

Verb

His refired ambition most prominently manifests in his decision to star in A Different Man, after initially declining to even read the script.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
In perhaps the coolest reversal in the show thus far, the Lanterns are attacked with guns that produce darkness, which manifests here as smoke but prevents them from seeing or creating light constructs.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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