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symbolize

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ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz

Definition of symbolize

as in to represent

to serve as a material counterpart of the flag symbolizes our country

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Recent Examples of symbolize The hearing took place before a packed courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, as Golden’s supporters wore purple, a color that symbolizes survivors of domestic violence. — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The event on Thursday also symbolized the lengths Republicans took to unseat Cleaver, Kansas City’s first Black mayor and one of Missouri’s most experienced lawmakers. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Miss a question in English class and perhaps the red door symbolizes something else. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 This watch symbolizes the Pacific Ocean connection, featuring a deep blue dial that reflects clear coastal waters and sunlight, complemented by diamond-cut markers. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symbolize

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On Tuesday, Zuckerberg echoed Huang's stance in a post on X, asserting that an industry-wide emergency brake is unnecessary and that third-party evaluations represent the optimal path forward.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Before being elected for the first of his four terms in the House in 1987, Kyl was a key participant in shaping Arizona's 1980 groundwater code as a lawyer representing a large water utility.

— JACQUES BILLEAUD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

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