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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
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But before any front office future materializes, the 2025 Perfect Game College Freshman Pitcher of the Year is likely headed for the major leagues.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will depend on attracting trading volume, Pasan acknowledged, not infrastructure alone.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
According to a hazardous weather notice issued Thursday morning, if the threat materializes, travel could be disrupted across the Interstate 95 corridor through Central Maryland, Washington and Northern Virginia.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
However, if credit weakness materializes as a result of AI displacement, the impact on CLOs would depend on the type of issuers represented, the firm said in a note last week.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But before any front office future materializes, the 2025 Perfect Game College Freshman Pitcher of the Year is likely headed for the major leagues.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will depend on attracting trading volume, Pasan acknowledged, not infrastructure alone.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
According to a hazardous weather notice issued Thursday morning, if the threat materializes, travel could be disrupted across the Interstate 95 corridor through Central Maryland, Washington and Northern Virginia.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
However, if credit weakness materializes as a result of AI displacement, the impact on CLOs would depend on the type of issuers represented, the firm said in a note last week.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Burgum appears to have been saddled with the task of making coal-burning and its dismal emissions look just as good.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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All of it collides Tuesday, when a field of more than a dozen contenders appears on the same ballot in a free-for-all to succeed Greene that is only the first step in what could become a five-election slog to claim the seat.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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San Diego shouldn’t balance its books by charging families more every time a fiscal challenge arises.—
Bradley Schnell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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And for insiders who have been monitoring Ellison’s reemergence, the question that often arises is whether or not Annapurna will remain a standalone operation, sign a first-look style deal or even be absorbed by a studio.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Players say no one embodies that more than assistant coach LaMesia McKinney.—
Johnny Resendiz,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Equally psychedelic and wistful, her music embodies the spirit of neo-soul while pushing toward abstraction.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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But now starts a new terrible chapter without my smarter, goofier, and relentlessly selfless other half.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the conflict unfolds, the question that hangs over Washington is the same one that has haunted Commanders in Chief for generations.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another plant that should be cut back in late fall is this plant, which emerges in spring and grows rapidly.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Williams says the same approach can help caregivers respond more compassionately when someone with dementia expresses a mistaken belief, confusing idea, or hallucination.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When a user expresses suicidal intent, ChatGPT is supposed to refer users to 988, the suicide and crisis hotline.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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