1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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3
as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief
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Recent Examples of materialize
That, of course, didn’t materialize either.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Concerns about massive traffic diversion to the South Bronx and Staten Island have also not materialized, though the picture is nuanced.
—Sam Schwartz, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Such systems may never materialize as planned.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Another prospect is that not all of the cuts materialize — say, the trash fee repeal doesn’t happen — or the field of tax increases thins out, making those that remain more palatable to voters.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Concerns about massive traffic diversion to the South Bronx and Staten Island have also not materialized, though the picture is nuanced.
—Sam Schwartz, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Such systems may never materialize as planned.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Another prospect is that not all of the cuts materialize — say, the trash fee repeal doesn’t happen — or the field of tax increases thins out, making those that remain more palatable to voters.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Numerous reports and videos of thundersnow in downtown Chicago began to roll in after midnight local time.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Eli Lilly is similarly developing a new injectable GLP-1, retatrutide, that appears to be even more effective than the current drugs on the market—and which the company confirmed is not currently included in its agreement with the White House.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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One form Asks whether the tree appears To exhibit a history of failures.—
MaKshya Tolbert,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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These measures arise as essential staff—particularly air traffic controllers—have been working without paychecks.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The conflict could also arise over other core values, such as how to raise kids or what activities to prioritize in the relationship.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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To @bleach37 my husband, thank you for embodying each of these characteristics so beautifully.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The rumor appears to have originated on blog Redanian Intelligence, which claimed that British actor Tom Turner (Beauty and the Beast) had been cast as series narrator.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The local documentary company All Facts originated the grant amid a downturn in local production.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Morant situation unfolded after the team's 117-112 loss to the Lakers, during which some perceived that the Grizzlies star displayed a lack of effort.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first indication that dark energy may not be as dominant as previously thought emerged courtesy of the first results from DESI in Spring 2024.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The actress isn't shy about expressing her love for Leach on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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