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as in displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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as in embodying
to represent in visible form
graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer
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Recent Examples of manifesting
This empire is manifesting in different ways.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, essential tremors surface when people are trying to put their hands to use, manifesting when people eat, drink, write — or use their phones.
—Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
To be manifesting it, as the kids say.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Boot maker Tecovas may be manifesting its destiny into a bigger Stockyards location.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
And new data from Michaels shows how that impulse is also manifesting in the crafts people are collectively taking on these days.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Anderson’s hallmarks are always easy to recognize, manifesting in different ways across Dior, his eponymous label, and his partnership with Uniqlo.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.
—Michael Alvear, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, essential tremors surface when people are trying to put their hands to use, manifesting when people eat, drink, write — or use their phones.
—Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
To be manifesting it, as the kids say.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Boot maker Tecovas may be manifesting its destiny into a bigger Stockyards location.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
And new data from Michaels shows how that impulse is also manifesting in the crafts people are collectively taking on these days.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Anderson’s hallmarks are always easy to recognize, manifesting in different ways across Dior, his eponymous label, and his partnership with Uniqlo.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.
—Michael Alvear, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, Pepper can also show information directly on his screen – for instance, displaying QR codes from websites when asked about local tourist attractions – giving visitors multiple ways to access helpful details.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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If Shrinking season 3 is all about moving forward, Luke Tennie’s Sean might be the character embodying that theme the most.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity and leadership in their respective areas, embodying the collaborative spirit that drives our success.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the pair pull it off, the implications could be massive, revealing AI’s potential to convincingly resurrect and reinvent our cinematic history — a potential that before the tech had remained firmly theoretical.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Pitt sometimes tricks us about a character by giving us one perspective on them for a long time before revealing something totally different.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some union leaders for health care workers with Allina released a statement upon the announcement of this deal expressing some concerns.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The shooting unleashed a stream of political reaction, with Republicans quick to blame Pritzker and his fellow Democrats for championing the state’s sanctuary policies, using them as a political cudgel in expressing outrage over Gorman’s killing.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Numinous plein-air compositions, showing the patients around the institution’s grounds, assert the irresistible force of nature.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Aaron said that incorporating a method of moderation or verification—such as the voting system in Waze—would have required collecting user data that might someday fall under a subpoena.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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As Metzl continued writing about structural competency, some medical schools began incorporating it into their curriculum, and researchers studied its effectiveness.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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