1
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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2
as in embodied
to represent in visible form
graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer
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Recent Examples of manifested
All stones start out as crystals that grow or coalesce in the bladder leading to urinary problems manifested in different ways such as straining to urinate, inability to urinate, bloody urination, inappropriate voiding, and more.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But this doesn’t preclude factional infighting, which has been a feature of the Islamic Republic for decades and has manifested between the lines in messages of congratulation to the new leader.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Brooks Nader sure manifested this one into being.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
That anger manifested in support for their opponents.
—Mary Ramsey
updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The intangibles manifested against the Raptors.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Afro-Asian circuits manifested a global majority not as a unified bloc but as tactical alignment among those refusing to have their significance determined by minority centers of institutional power.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, Hiller’s sudden and unexplained distrust of Jordan Spence manifested in the front office over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
But her passion for storytelling initially manifested itself as a love for reading.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But this doesn’t preclude factional infighting, which has been a feature of the Islamic Republic for decades and has manifested between the lines in messages of congratulation to the new leader.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Brooks Nader sure manifested this one into being.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
That anger manifested in support for their opponents.
—Mary Ramsey
updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The intangibles manifested against the Raptors.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Afro-Asian circuits manifested a global majority not as a unified bloc but as tactical alignment among those refusing to have their significance determined by minority centers of institutional power.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, Hiller’s sudden and unexplained distrust of Jordan Spence manifested in the front office over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
But her passion for storytelling initially manifested itself as a love for reading.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifested
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The peril and promise of the moment are embodied in this song.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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The music At a taping of the special, Cyrus embodied Hannah Montana on a stage that resembled the show’s title sequence.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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About 20 relatives and friends of the sergeant have filled three center courtroom gallery benches during the trial, including when prosecutors displayed five autopsy photos to the jury.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Gulf economies, being dollar-pegged remains a major risk on the inflation front, Iqbal said, adding that traditional safe havens — namely gold — have displayed characteristics more akin to a risk asset, shaped by the strengthening dollar and rising interest rate expectations.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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For months, residents along that stretch of the project have expressed concerns regarding its design and impact.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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An hour and a half later, a person in the chat uploaded another photo, which showed several members of the group standing alongside Felder and his sign.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Astros catcher Christian Vazquez nonetheless challenged, and the replay showed the pitch to be a couple inches out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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For the first time in years, the Rockies have changed their front office personnel and incorporated new ways to play baseball and win games.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The biggest improvement, UI aside, is the new tire model that has been incorporated in some vehicle categories.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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Phelps demonstrated how to feed the paper manually, striking the keys with force but not so hard the letters would smudge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In 2024 and 2025, several companies and research groups demonstrated improved quantum error correction, a key requirement for building reliable machines.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Manifested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifested. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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