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
The forward line looked rejuvenated after years of relatively lean output by the program’s lofty standard, especially in 2023, and helped actualize the at-times frustrating potential from Hayes’ first four friendlies.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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Following news of his death, multiple tributes began to pour in for him on his last Instagram post.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What begins as a simple quest soon transforms into a life-changing adventure, forcing Alex to reevaluate her priorities.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Smash The Musical starts just well enough, and stays there.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Japanese Breakfast will play Coachella on April 12 and April 19 before embarking on an international tour starting April 23.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon TV series originated a couple of years ago when Sony regained the rights to the books through a first-look deal with Vertigo and tapped Ning to adapt it as part of an overall deal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The conflict between Caton and his accusers originated late at night at a campsite in Bradbury Flat in Custer County, according to the probable cause affidavit reviewed by the Statesman in online court filings.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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But some conservationists are expressing wide ranging concern about the unintended consequences that could arise as researchers continue to try and resurrect versions of extinct animals.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Before Emmerich’s exit, the option to the game were re-upped and talks with Jason Momoa commenced.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The filing indicates that the company has not commenced any operations and has not generated any revenues.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Apr. 2025
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After the risk assessment, the brothers will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13, Newsom said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But there are plenty of points available, with Forest now on 57 and another 24 to play for.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Aaron Rodgers news cycle has died down a bit, but there are still tidbits about him that come out here and there.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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