1
as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
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
He is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week, but markets will be watching to see if a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping materializes soon or not.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Whether any serious cooperation between rival parties materializes remains to be seen, however, with those on both the far left and right smelling blood earlier this week, calling for Macron’s resignation and new parliamentary and/or presidential elections.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
But if neither materializes, the government will shut down on October 1, and without its legal authority, many parts of the government would be forced to stop operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The New Class materializes in a decade’s time.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The film bowed at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival to a strong response, positioning Sweeney for a serious run at a best actress nomination — if the right campaign materializes.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Justin now will train Roman, Milo, and Billie in preparation for the Family Wizard Competition to determine who will emerge as the sole magic wielder of the new generation in the household — while a new evil threat materializes.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Regardless, once centralization materializes, some clever group of developers will work hard to undo it, and the cycle will repeat.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Whether any serious cooperation between rival parties materializes remains to be seen, however, with those on both the far left and right smelling blood earlier this week, calling for Macron’s resignation and new parliamentary and/or presidential elections.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
But if neither materializes, the government will shut down on October 1, and without its legal authority, many parts of the government would be forced to stop operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The New Class materializes in a decade’s time.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The film bowed at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival to a strong response, positioning Sweeney for a serious run at a best actress nomination — if the right campaign materializes.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Justin now will train Roman, Milo, and Billie in preparation for the Family Wizard Competition to determine who will emerge as the sole magic wielder of the new generation in the household — while a new evil threat materializes.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Regardless, once centralization materializes, some clever group of developers will work hard to undo it, and the cycle will repeat.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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Water From The Top First, water the plant over the top of the soil enough that water begins to drain from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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To end the post, Kardashian Barker shared two more throwback photos with Kardashian on what appears to be a night out with friends.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Public Investigator spoke to Legal Action attorney Abrielle Newman about what rights tenants have if this question arises in your building.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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No matter what situation arises, the player knows how to solve it.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Serve the puffs warm and filled with pimiento cheese for an unforgettable party snack that embodies true Southern hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Danjiang Bridge is a sweeping, asymmetrical form that embodies the late architect’s signature style – fluid, organic, and futuristic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Add in Daniels’ injuries, and the Commanders are likely on the outside looking in when the postseason starts.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles' bullpen is the team's biggest weakness, and Snell is helping to cover it up by giving the Dodgers longer starts.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Protesters can be heard yelling as the confrontation unfolds, and pepper spray is deployed.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The historical true-crime drama, based on the real-life 1977 Tony Kiritsis hostage case, unfolds like a pressure cooker between desperation and spectacle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … COMEBACK KID – Former GOP senator emerges from private sector with new mission.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But not really a whole bunch has changed here because the most realistic buyer — until another seriously emerges — is and remains Paramount.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.—
Scott Peters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Materializes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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