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
Although mmWave holds much promise, more work must be done to actualize its potential, and the 3GPP continues to investigate other frequency options to unlock more spectrum for 5G use.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2019
From jocks to nerds, cheerleaders to shy kids, Dazed captures the universality of being a young person on the cusp of truly entering the world, whether you're actualized or not.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
This is how new ideas, inventions and creations are actualized.
—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
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2019
From jocks to nerds, cheerleaders to shy kids, Dazed captures the universality of being a young person on the cusp of truly entering the world, whether you're actualized or not.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
This is how new ideas, inventions and creations are actualized.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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Desir had won 24 consecutive matches to begin the season.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Increasingly, those searches begin online, in industry communities, and on professional platforms.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Chris Van Gorder, Scripps’ chief executive officer, said in a recent interview that the project, which still needs permits from the City of San Marcos, would start with the ambulatory building.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Finding the correct dose may take trial and error, but sleep experts recommend starting with a lower dose and increasing as needed.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The child of Nigerian immigrants living in Britain, Jim says the project is an effort to carve out a musical identity for other first-generation Black Brits whose parents originate from Africa or the Caribbean.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Financial institutions play a crucial role in accelerating these shifts in developing countries, with favorable loan terms aimed at reducing the challenges arising from structural issues.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1001, the first measure to come out of that chamber in this year’s legislative session, arose from Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of a bill aimed at wage theft in the construction industry.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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The strikes commenced approximately two hours after Goldberg received the information.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Under-the-radar talks about them joining Loewe commenced last October, the same sources said.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
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Since then a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the dismantling of the agency, but the memo appears to indicate that the administration has plans to continue its mission of drastically cutting USAID and fully folding it into the State Department.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
20 Mar. 2025
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In her reasoning for opposing the spending measure, known as a continuing resolution, Delaney appeared to conflate it with a separate budget process known as reconciliation, in which House Republicans have proposed steep cuts to Medicaid.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Mar. 2025
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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So there were a lot of conversations with Teddy, with Ty and Tyrone.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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