as in to begin
to come into existence
several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized
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Recent Examples of actualize
This is how new ideas, inventions and creations are actualized.
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Simone Milasas, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Despite his claims in 2018, Trump could not actualize the executive order during his first tenure as commander-in-chief.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Jordan’s statements about a deeper investigation of Hunter Biden will actualize under President-elect Trump, who has long critiqued Democrats for allegedly spurring baseless legal battles.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Use the 10 days after the new moon to vividly visualize and actualize your dream life into existence.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Mar. 2024
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Simone Milasas, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Despite his claims in 2018, Trump could not actualize the executive order during his first tenure as commander-in-chief.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Jordan’s statements about a deeper investigation of Hunter Biden will actualize under President-elect Trump, who has long critiqued Democrats for allegedly spurring baseless legal battles.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Use the 10 days after the new moon to vividly visualize and actualize your dream life into existence.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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More strange phenomena begins happening at sea, leading her to realize an underwater presence is about to upset the fragile balance between human and nature.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Start Preparing Now Companies that need to build their own agentic AI solution can start by choosing a platform.—
Rodrigo Madanes,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The plan was to slide P.J. Washington to small forward, play Davis at power forward and start either Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II at center.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Amarone Casks Amarone is an Italian dry red wine, and this single malt was finished in casks originating in Verona.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The original version of the hummingbird cake is believed to have originated in Jamaica in the 1960s.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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However, in rare cases, certain complications can arise after the procedure.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Set in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough, Neighbours follows the lives of the residents of Ramsay Street, exploring the dramas, relationships and conflicts that arise among neighbors.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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For Merz, that support appears to have gone too far.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Adebayo also appears to be on his way to overtaking Haslem as the Heat’s all-time leading rebounder within the next two seasons.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue between Raytown Road and I-435 South.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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With fentanyl, there is only a short window of time to intervene and save a person’s life during an overdose.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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