actualized

verb

Definition of actualizednext
past tense of actualize
as in originated
to come into existence several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized

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  1. originated
  2. started
  3. began
  4. arose
  5. commenced
  6. appeared
  7. materialized
  8. emerged
Verb
  • Beyond potentially pointing humans toward discovering new natural remedies, the incident also suggests the ability to self-medicate originated long ago in the primate lineage.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Some of these goods even originated from England and Ireland, suggesting these women had contacts abroad.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of originated
Verb
  • The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.
    Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That’s quite a feat for a team that started playing football in 1925.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of started
Verb
  • Following the demise of the dinosaurs, Earth’s temperature spiked and put the ocean in a state of turmoil, and the early anglerfish began to explore more of the deep sea.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of began
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  • With stakes exceeding 10 percent in many banks, questions arose about potential conflicts of interest and undue influence over critical financial institutions.
    Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, the Moral Majority and other evangelical movements arose in opposition to Carter’s Presidency and became firmly aligned with the right.
    Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of arose
Verb
  • The company has not commenced any operations and does not expect to generate operating revenues until after completing a business combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
  • An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • The nominee and presenter appeared in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé strapless champagne silk gown featuring a curved geometric detail embellished with Swarovski crystals.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The 77-year-old star appeared on stage toward the end of the CBS broadcast, where she was set to present the award for Best Motion Picture — Drama.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of appeared
Verb
  • While some artworks emerged by chance, others materialized through technological analysis and scholarship.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • However, the union claims this initiative has not materialized as promised.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of materialized
Verb
  • Greenwich Village had emerged as its epicenter.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The reports emerged in Italy but they have been played down by Newcastle and by Howe.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerged
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