1
as in reveals
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 embodies
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 manifests
Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Strength, in Hayley’s case, often manifests as something darker.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
The investment manifests differently depending on the rosters.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Each title race is unique, every contending team shaped by a different mental make-up and set of circumstances, and quantifying how each psychological strain manifests itself on the pitch is next to impossible.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Johnson said depression often manifests as persistent negative self-perception, hopelessness, feelings of worthlessness and social withdrawal.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
And there is a direct connection between vision health and school performance — a connection that manifests by the time kids get to preschool.
—Brian Park, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Anthrax in people manifests as blisters and dark sores when a person is exposed to the spores through an open wound.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Strength, in Hayley’s case, often manifests as something darker.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
The investment manifests differently depending on the rosters.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Each title race is unique, every contending team shaped by a different mental make-up and set of circumstances, and quantifying how each psychological strain manifests itself on the pitch is next to impossible.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Johnson said depression often manifests as persistent negative self-perception, hopelessness, feelings of worthlessness and social withdrawal.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
And there is a direct connection between vision health and school performance — a connection that manifests by the time kids get to preschool.
—Brian Park, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
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The episode with Rachel’s parents reveals the key knowledge needed for the rest of the show.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now, using the unmatched power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new study reveals that the real reason behind this illusion is a self-sustaining loop driven by Saturn’s own auroras.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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In both films, the effect is of a diminution, a depersonalization—not to say, a desecration of the experience of horror that the documentary element embodies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of Singapore’s most attractive qualities is its cosmopolitanism, its openness to the world; Raffles embodies that spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Stoxx 600 is down more than 1%, and benchmark indexes in Germany, the United Kingdom and France are down around 1% as well.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three major indexes rebounded on Wednesday, while oil prices cooled slightly, prompting warnings of premature optimism.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These can be made to adapt to various movements (for example, lifting very heavy loads).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Natasha, who has come from Wisconsin, expresses similar sentiments.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition, there are separate lists for typhoons in the western Pacific and tropical cyclones in Australia and the Indian Ocean.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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It’s made with organic reishi and tremella mushrooms, rhodiola, and saffron, as well as magnesium and L-theanine to help arm you against never-ending to-do lists, quarterly reviews, or daily stress.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Across multiple designs and operating conditions, CNTF heaters consistently achieved higher specific power loadings than comparable metal-alloy elements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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