1
as in starting
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in appearing
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in surfacing
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 embodying
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 materializing
Restaurants materializing among neighborhood residences is feeling more common in Boise.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
The president has repeatedly said that a deal to end the war is imminent, despite no such agreement materializing.
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
That margin could still end up materializing in the upcoming general election after accounting for where Mikels’ voters are likely to go.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
But according to the draft budget and other documents, the worst of those fears are not materializing.
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Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Despite all the debt, and the fact that companies are keeping large swaths of it off their balance sheets using methods of conduit financing, actual AI revenues are in fact materializing.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Climate risks are materializing faster than expected.
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Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
In an ecosystem that’s still materializing, networking is a consequential component.
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Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
The Onion‘s multi-year pursuit of the InfoWars brand is closer than ever to materializing.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
The president has repeatedly said that a deal to end the war is imminent, despite no such agreement materializing.
—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
That margin could still end up materializing in the upcoming general election after accounting for where Mikels’ voters are likely to go.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
But according to the draft budget and other documents, the worst of those fears are not materializing.
—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Despite all the debt, and the fact that companies are keeping large swaths of it off their balance sheets using methods of conduit financing, actual AI revenues are in fact materializing.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Climate risks are materializing faster than expected.
—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
In an ecosystem that’s still materializing, networking is a consequential component.
—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
The Onion‘s multi-year pursuit of the InfoWars brand is closer than ever to materializing.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializing
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
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The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
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Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
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While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.
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With the hot stretch just beginning, officials continue to emphasize one message for anyone spending time indoors or outside.
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But there will be some new additions to the tone and thrust of the story, as Tranter shared that much of it will be focused on what is unfolding post-wedding for Mary and her husband, Tom Hayward, played by Dónal Finn.
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The key change is operational as companies are moving from recording transactions and reporting results to identifying issues earlier, coordinating decisions and taking action while operations are still unfolding.
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Because the state court never entered a charging order, there was no such restraint, lien, or enforcement mechanism arising from the application itself.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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