1
as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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as in appears
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in arises
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 embodies
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 materializes
If, as expected, NBA Europe materializes, FIBA’s qualification competitions would take place in June 2027, international sources said.
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Jones isn’t giving up his other interests as a longer future in the sport materializes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Although lawmakers are still exploring potential solutions to extend the subsidies, the president has threatened to veto any deal that materializes.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
What if neither materializes as expected?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Until one of those conditions materializes, this looks more like a pause that’s still unfolding than a spot to press new exposure aggressively.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Or are the Packers and LaFleur actually gauging the market for a potential head coach trade while leaving the door open to re-upping if nothing better materializes for both sides?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
But even if the deal never actually materializes, Netflix has demonstrated how to not just disrupt an industry but swallow it.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Then a larger-than-life Barbie materializes, à la the monolith, in her original stiletto slides and strapless swimsuit.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Jones isn’t giving up his other interests as a longer future in the sport materializes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Although lawmakers are still exploring potential solutions to extend the subsidies, the president has threatened to veto any deal that materializes.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
What if neither materializes as expected?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Until one of those conditions materializes, this looks more like a pause that’s still unfolding than a spot to press new exposure aggressively.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Or are the Packers and LaFleur actually gauging the market for a potential head coach trade while leaving the door open to re-upping if nothing better materializes for both sides?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
But even if the deal never actually materializes, Netflix has demonstrated how to not just disrupt an industry but swallow it.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Then a larger-than-life Barbie materializes, à la the monolith, in her original stiletto slides and strapless swimsuit.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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When early voting begins, the county typically publishes each polling location’s wait time on its website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wicks, 26, begins spring training as part of the starting pitching depth mix that the Cubs expect to rely on over the course of the season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The support for signaling an openness to a potential rate hike appears to be a significant shift from previous meetings.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That could be because this form of brain training appears to trigger something called implicit learning, which involves acquiring unconscious or automatic skills, like swimming or tying a shoelace.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Then the notion of a singing contest arises, and life stirs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not only is the white barked tree beautiful, but the sound of the wind rushing through the leaves embodies peace.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The camera’s gradual movement embodies festering paranoia, as the heavy strings by composer Marvin Miller break through lengthy, silent stretches in order to highlight dramatic peaks and valleys.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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But as we’re ushered down a meandering trail, the entire atmosphere starts changing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The problem starts, though, when pricing isn't clearly disclosed upfront.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The unions pointed to December and January revenues that have exceeded projections and called for a stand-alone meeting once a clearer picture of Proposition 98 funding — the state’s constitutional formula that guarantees minimum funding for K-12 schools — emerges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In slalom, the top 30 finishers from the first run are inverted and from that pack emerges the medal winner.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Materializes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializes. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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