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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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Lowery manifests that vision as a swirling tangle of red fabric that acquires an almost corporeal form, a mesmerizing jolt of color in the sumptuous darkness of DP Andrew Droz Palermo’s visuals (Rina Yang shot the concert scenes).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Is there a musician who embodies that to you?—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Asia, South Korea and Japanese benchmark indexes hit record highs in early Thursday trading.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics say that strategy displays a misunderstanding of how the 109-year-old agency functions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS RING RAGE — WWE star Kit Wilson expresses support for Cody Rhodes after Pat McAfee promo.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bobby, who shares Sophie with ex-wife Kate Connelly, frequently expresses pride over his daughter’s accomplishments.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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After gaining national attention in leading UConn to nine wins and a second consecutive bowl berth, Fagnano began appearing on draft analysts’ lists as a late-round pick, or undrafted free agent.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The attack happened just as Ust-Luga resumed crude loadings over weekend after days of disruptions amid attacks in the region.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 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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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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