1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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3
as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief
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Recent Examples of materialize
And when all was said and done their demands did not materialize.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
But with clear progress failing to materialize by the end of the day, energy prices resumed rising.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
But any contribution from that force would take weeks to materialize because of time taken to get to that part of the world by ship.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The consequences of the current policy shift are already materializing.
—Jeff Coller, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
But with clear progress failing to materialize by the end of the day, energy prices resumed rising.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
But any contribution from that force would take weeks to materialize because of time taken to get to that part of the world by ship.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The consequences of the current policy shift are already materializing.
—Jeff Coller, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Transportation Security Administration Officers began receiving their paychecks, which were not funded during an ongoing partial government shutdown.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In assessing a life prison term for DeAujalae Evans, the jury selected the most severe penalty for intoxication manslaughter causing the death of a peace officer, the offense to which Evan pleaded guilty as the jury began to hear evidence in the case of the death of Sgt.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Multiple Waymo vehicles also have appeared on social media as stopping traffic or dropping people off in the wrong locations.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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How March meteors compares to previous years Large fireball incidents appear to have increased considerably in the first quarter of 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because midwives are trained to oversee low-risk pregnancies and usually send patients to hospitals if complications arise, agreements with physicians in theory should give midwives someone to consult or transfer patients to in such scenarios.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bringing fans together—alongside Barbie role models, designers, partners and global icons who embody the true spirit of Barbie—was at the heart of this event.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Illinois embodies that mindset this year.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dominican Republic Almost 30% of the flights arriving each month at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, originate from New York City-JFK and Miami.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stand-up partially originated here in the West Village of the 1950s, at coffeehouses where folk musicians and beatnik poets also performed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Later in the book, after Thomas has died, the narrator visits Max at his home in California, where another hypnotic two-hander unfolds.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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From there, the house unfolds via a traditional footprint that somehow feels soft and inviting instead of stifling.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The new biennials that emerged in non-Western cities in these years offered an alternative to this idea that difference necessarily leads to conflict, proposing spaces in which difference could be staged without being territorialized.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phelps has emerged as the leading force among the linebacker group and appears to be the only lock as a 2026 starter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez expressed mixed feelings about the district's long-term plan.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While people sometimes express this view in jest, others believe the fake environment borders on a cultural abomination.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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