as in to embody
to represent in visible form
an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions
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Recent Examples of externalize
The best outcome would be a new global trade agreement among economies that commit to managing their domestic economic imbalances rather than externalizing them in the form of trade surpluses.
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Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
From a depth psychology perspective, this often manifests as projection—externalizing fears onto rivals, distorting clarity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
From a depth psychology perspective, this often manifests as projection—externalizing fears onto rivals, distorting clarity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
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For upland bird hunters, witnessing the mesmerizing poetry in motion embodied in the work of great dogs is the main attraction of the pursuit.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In April, Maryland became the first state in the nation to codify such universal screening into law, a breakthrough embodied in SB 0740, the SFC Matthew Fast Act.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The Ace of Wands invites you to embrace this fresh, creative energy and start to express your true self more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The city of Charlotte is moving forward with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s plan to incorporate drones into local policing.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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So be sure to incorporate these treatment options into your regimen.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The Problem: What The AI Skills Gap Looks Like The AI skills gap manifests differently across classrooms, but common patterns emerge that create real challenges for both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This reaction is triggered by the mosquito's saliva, which causes our immune system to release histamine, and usually manifests as inflammation, itching, discomfort, and visible red bumps.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Barrel aged wines tend to be fuller bodied on the palate as well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Soccer is a surprisingly physical game that involves a good deal of bodying one’s opponent — tackling, in soccer-speak.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The redesign symbolized how a product or place can regenerate rather than deplete.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Though there are mandatory talking points along the route, each docent is free to personalize his or her approach.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This bulb allows for scheduling and scene creation to personalize your lighting experience.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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