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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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
Adults, too, are carrying that weight, manifesting as stress, trauma and grief after climate disasters such as floods and wildfires.
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Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Expedia’s data also suggests travelers in 2026 are going for variety, manifesting in ways like mix-and-match itineraries, off-peak trips, and unique destinations.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Although the disease is best known for manifesting in children, adults account for almost half of new diagnoses.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The way this is all manifesting now is in a stock market led by high-volatility/low-quality stocks alongside a rush for gold and bitcoin as stores of value acting like momentum vehicles.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
The drier start to fall is manifesting in diminished fall colors; the usual stunning array is less visible on trees as many still bear bright green leaves.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Pale King builds a great civilization, but his vision is threatened by the memory of the Radiance, manifesting as an infection.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The debate about manifesting during the lunar eclipse is relevant because knowing how to work with the cosmos is essential.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Given the show’s overdue Emmy recognition, fans have now turned their attention to manifesting a fourth season.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Expedia’s data also suggests travelers in 2026 are going for variety, manifesting in ways like mix-and-match itineraries, off-peak trips, and unique destinations.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Although the disease is best known for manifesting in children, adults account for almost half of new diagnoses.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The way this is all manifesting now is in a stock market led by high-volatility/low-quality stocks alongside a rush for gold and bitcoin as stores of value acting like momentum vehicles.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
The drier start to fall is manifesting in diminished fall colors; the usual stunning array is less visible on trees as many still bear bright green leaves.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Pale King builds a great civilization, but his vision is threatened by the memory of the Radiance, manifesting as an infection.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The debate about manifesting during the lunar eclipse is relevant because knowing how to work with the cosmos is essential.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Given the show’s overdue Emmy recognition, fans have now turned their attention to manifesting a fourth season.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the garments, the museum is displaying 12 original drawings by Balenciaga, dated between 1950 and 1968, from the Balenciaga Archives in Paris, shown in Italy for the first time.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The onnagata performances are played with power and elegance by Yoshizawa and Yokohama; their characters are brothers-in-art in the man’s world of kabuki, embodying a ritualistic idea of womanhood that’s otherworldly.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kim's direction is bold and stylish, and the supernatural scenes are terrifying, embodying the finest that Korean horror has to offer.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The actress died from bone cancer in 2018 at the age of 92, a little over a year after revealing her diagnosis in April 2017.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth Taylor’s close friend is revealing intimate new details about the screen icon’s love life.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The user shared another clip in the thread that followed, showing the G1 breaking into a room like a burglar, shattering a glass door.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Palantir said last week that home improvement retailer Lowe’s was already incorporating this into its tech stack, but the software company declined on Monday to share other companies that had rolled that out.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the court record, Fletcher contacted the American Packrafting Association with a giveaway offer prior to incorporating his business at the Nampa address in August 2024.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this month, the robot performed a classical dance routine and learnt the art of picking up tennis balls, demonstrating its dexterity and autonomy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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She has continually innovated, elevated, and strengthened Variety with vision and passion, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to embrace challenges and drive success.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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