1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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3
as in to arise
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 to embody
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 materialize
But some trade experts are dubious that tariffs against Denmark will ever materialize.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Tesla shares seesawed for weeks after that, and the deal never materialized.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Others said they had been promised police escorts to their homes that never materialized.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Late Sunday, predicted winds had not materialized, allowing firefighters and rescue crews to begin gaining some control.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Tesla shares seesawed for weeks after that, and the deal never materialized.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Others said they had been promised police escorts to their homes that never materialized.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Late Sunday, predicted winds had not materialized, allowing firefighters and rescue crews to begin gaining some control.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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But with the league’s toughest remaining schedule, the true test of their mettle is just beginning.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The two began to brawl on the track and were nearly struck by fellow rider Anthony Castaneda and other bikers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The airport has been seen a few times throughout the series thus far and appears to be the Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which is located in north Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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The 29-year-old Hunt, who has never appeared in an AFC Championship, will play for a chance at the Super Bowl next week against either the Bills or Ravens.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The current version of FSD requires a person to be in the driver’s seat, ready to take control of the car should a problem arise.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Try to estimate a potential liability amount that might arise against you.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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Brown’s work as Darden provides much of the emotional heart of the story; the character embodies the conflicting perspectives in L.A.’s racially stratified communities that swirled around the case.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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My mom embodied everything soft and strong simultaneously.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The claim originated from a Dec. 22, 2024, Facebook post by SpaceX Fanclub, which is part of the SpaceXMania network of satirical accounts.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Although oud doesn’t originate in the Middle East, it has always been revered in the Arab world and played a significant part in Islamic culture.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is how one phishing attack unfolds: Targets receive an email from the official Dropbox email address.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The violence unfolded Tuesday morning at an apartment building on Day Ave.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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This collaboration has the potential to redefine how Corporate VC (CVC) fuels innovation – not just in biotech, but across emerging industries.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, footage has emerged on social media of migrants in tears after learning of the news the app had been shut down.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some health professionals have expressed concerns about excessive fluoride intake and potential toxicity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Now, Hello! has reported that the episodes were postponed after the duchess expressed her desire to concentrate on the needs of those affected by the wildfires in her home state of California.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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