1
as in displaying
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 embodying
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 manifesting
Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, Derry's resident killer clown, shapeshifter, and hallucination-manifesting cosmic monster.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems for Arctic residents, ecosystems and the rest of the planet.
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David Balton,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Threats have always been a part of United States history, often manifesting in times of political turmoil or cultural tension.
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Rund Abdelfatah,
NPR,
11 June 2026
The influence of Hendrix on Miles’ music would grow over the ensuing years, fully manifesting as an electric behemoth that defined his output in the 1970s.
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Andy Beta,
Pitchfork,
31 May 2026
Travelers cite presidential rhetoric and policies manifesting in highly public wars — both figurative and literal — as some of the reasons for staying away.
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Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
After apparently manifesting a little too hard, her new beau suddenly shows up at her door.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Silverman, who encountered the British original due to his parents, credits Tuccillo as instrumental to his vision of the show manifesting into reality.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
8 May 2026
The American experiment, founded on the bedrock of Black, Indigenous and mixed heritage, was the blueprint for and portal into this new global cultural age, manifesting before us with each generation.
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Time,
6 May 2026
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems for Arctic residents, ecosystems and the rest of the planet.
—
David Balton,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Threats have always been a part of United States history, often manifesting in times of political turmoil or cultural tension.
—
Rund Abdelfatah,
NPR,
11 June 2026
The influence of Hendrix on Miles’ music would grow over the ensuing years, fully manifesting as an electric behemoth that defined his output in the 1970s.
—
Andy Beta,
Pitchfork,
31 May 2026
Travelers cite presidential rhetoric and policies manifesting in highly public wars — both figurative and literal — as some of the reasons for staying away.
—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
After apparently manifesting a little too hard, her new beau suddenly shows up at her door.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Silverman, who encountered the British original due to his parents, credits Tuccillo as instrumental to his vision of the show manifesting into reality.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
8 May 2026
The American experiment, founded on the bedrock of Black, Indigenous and mixed heritage, was the blueprint for and portal into this new global cultural age, manifesting before us with each generation.
—
Time,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
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Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
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Toph escapes the clutches of her mother — who poisoned and kidnapped her — by revealing her earthbending powers, breaking out of the metal cage to rejoin Team Avatar.
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Audience understanding of the uniqueness of the EW&F multi-genre musical mosaic would have been enhanced by a few clinical breakdowns of studio multitrack tapes revealing the sonic and musicological complexities involved.
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Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
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Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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This included an upgrade to their home office setup, incorporating more storage, and curating an overall cozy vibe on a budget.
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Hargitay also tailored the evening's performance by incorporating a reference to Brunson's recent victory in the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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