manifests 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of manifest
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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2
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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manifests

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noun

plural of manifest
1
as in indexes

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as in loads

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Recent Examples of manifests
Verb
Criticism by autistic individuals led to further research that has found neurotypical researchers may simply fail to see how autistic empathy manifests itself—ironically due to their own lack of empathy for autistic perspectives. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2026 Postpartum depression manifests in ways that don't fit the depression stereotype, so women don't connect the dots. — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In Libra, the beauty and magic of Venus manifests itself in an almost effortless way. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 There is a serendipitous element to your intimate relationships that manifests during the portal. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 On the ground, the boom manifests as a loud, explosion-like bang that can be startling and sometimes crack windows. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Much of it manifests in Chinese firms acquiring existing assets, such as power distributors and mines rather than the Chinese government spending on new megaproject construction. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Airy and angular, the X-Line chair designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen manifests a modern look for your patio. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 The league’s growth manifests most clearly in the size and scope of its midseason showcase. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
  1. reveals
  2. embodies
  3. indexes
  4. loads
  5. displays
  6. expresses
  7. lists
  8. loadings
Verb
  • Powers tells us how Tehran, Under the Skin, a world premiere documentary directed by Afsaneh Salari, reveals a fascinating reality about contemporary Iranian society.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • Mia Wasikowska perfectly embodies the role of Agata, a writer returning to her home continent, seeking to understand and reconnect with the wounds of the recent past, and with the ways in which unresolved conflicts continue to echo in the present.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The mid-1980s saw the opening of Parton’s Dollywood, a theme park in rural Tennessee that embodies the spirit of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and still draws an average of 4 million visitors a year.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of embodies
Noun
  • Stock futures are flat this morning after a positive day for all three major indexes.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In stock markets around the world, many indexes drifted modestly higher.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of indexes
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  • The team must improve the fabrication process, scale up the laser power, and determine whether the ceramic waveguides can maintain their optical performance under much higher loads.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • Designed by En Masse Architecture and Design with a+c architects, the design displays a sense of weight that’s appropriate for brick construction.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Inside its Equipment Innovation Center in Atlanta, a massive television screen displays real-time data showing what drinks dispensed by the Freestyle are trending, what time of day and where — from the region to the type of business.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of expresses
Noun
  • Often found as sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate on product ingredient lists, the foaming surfactants are used in many shampoos to give your hair and scalp a very thorough cleanse.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The lists began alternating between male and female names for Atlantic storms in 1979.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lists
Noun
  • Between March and June, LNG loadings from Qatar and the UAE declined by 35 billion cubic meters year-on-year, according to the International Energy Agency.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In a report Monday, Windward said Kharg’s western terminal had seen no loadings for 22 consecutive days, the liquid petroleum gas terminal for 13 days and the eastern terminal for 10 days.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of loadings

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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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