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
Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that manifests with her as a sort of vengeful, insatiable anger and need for revenge.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And this figure represents just one example of the variety of ways in which inequality manifests in the United States.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Rodgers’ trust in Metcalf already manifests itself in the way the quarterback looks for his top target in crucial scenarios.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Or, simply admire the talent that manifests throughout Sewanee.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
At times, the book seems like a mashup of a critical history of panic and a horror movie about teen-agers evoking a dark force that never actually manifests.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
The species manifests as cirrus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus (pictured) and stratocumulus clouds.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Their concern manifests differently in each of them.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The inevitable showdown between the demon, which manifests in various forms during the film, is wild and exhausting, and gives Wilson and Farmiga, as consistent and excellent as always throughout, a powerful performative and emotional last stand.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that manifests with her as a sort of vengeful, insatiable anger and need for revenge.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And this figure represents just one example of the variety of ways in which inequality manifests in the United States.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Rodgers’ trust in Metcalf already manifests itself in the way the quarterback looks for his top target in crucial scenarios.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Or, simply admire the talent that manifests throughout Sewanee.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
At times, the book seems like a mashup of a critical history of panic and a horror movie about teen-agers evoking a dark force that never actually manifests.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
The species manifests as cirrus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus (pictured) and stratocumulus clouds.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Their concern manifests differently in each of them.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
Verb
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This statistic from researcher Gloria Mark reveals a troubling truth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Even without a permanent headquarters for the last six years, the organization’s history reveals comprehensive services to over 22,000 clients, support for the creation or retention of 46,000 jobs, and the infusion of over $500 million into businesses that lacked access to capital.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, embodies the sweater weather coziness everyone wants for fall.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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No place better embodies that ethos than Southern California.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each screen displays multiple camera feeds.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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He’s used to getting sources to divulge secrets but displays considerable reluctance to share much about himself or his methods.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If a user expresses thoughts of suicide, Ebb is trained to pass the conversation to a crisis line, Glover says.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In his voiceover, McElwee frequently addresses Adrian and eulogizes his memory, but also expresses self-critical ruminations about his part in his son’s death, how his filmmaking may have contributed to his shaky self-image and the growing distance between them.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s used by the Conference Board to produce economic indexes that help companies better understand the current business cycle.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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In stock markets abroad, indexes in Europe lost early gains to turn lower with Wall Street.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Best of all, the glass also incorporates 162 stars that can be illuminated at night.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Moyana incorporates elements of neo-soul, R&B, jazz, and even gospel influences to craft a 10-track record about growth.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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