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
Ireland became the first EU member state to call for Palestinian statehood in 1980, actualized in its formal recognition of the State of Palestine in May 2024.
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
The franchise’s success under the Buss family actualized in the form of 11 championships, 17 NBA Finals appearances, a tradition of acquiring Hall of Famers and landmark moments — good, bad and vulnerable — that have left indelible marks on the league’s history.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The bill strives to actualize budget savings by making renewal and enrollment processes stricter, decrease the federal matching rate and limit states’ use of provider taxes for Medicaid funding, among others.
—Bhavya Ancha, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
She’s taken on the role of Georgia and it’s actualized.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
The franchise’s success under the Buss family actualized in the form of 11 championships, 17 NBA Finals appearances, a tradition of acquiring Hall of Famers and landmark moments — good, bad and vulnerable — that have left indelible marks on the league’s history.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The bill strives to actualize budget savings by making renewal and enrollment processes stricter, decrease the federal matching rate and limit states’ use of provider taxes for Medicaid funding, among others.
—Bhavya Ancha, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
She’s taken on the role of Georgia and it’s actualized.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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Poland has reported the entry of Russian drones and missiles multiple times since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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The 14th version, launched in 2021, wraps up at the end of this year, with the 15th starting next year.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the image of a college education providing the future to financial security has already started to show cracks, here is another — the top and bottom poverty rates by major.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That Western Auto building apartment where the KC Gooners club originated belonged to Boyce Richardson.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Anyone with a transmitter tuned to the right frequency and a powerful-enough amplifier can overwhelm faint GPS signals originating 12,000 miles above the Earth.—
Paul Smith-Goodson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The zillion-dollar question then arises as to how else the code can be fixed?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But organic compounds can arise from either living organisms or nonbiological chemistry, making their origin uncertain.—
Dirk Schulze-Makuch,
Big Think,
17 Sep. 2025
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Once relocated, filing of a nonresident return reporting income sourced in the former state should be considered to commence any applicable statutes of limitations on assessment.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Everyone is sitting around and preparing for the season to commence; however, the same cannot be said for the Golden State Warriors at this point.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Artamonov, appearing before a magistrate judge in federal court in Maryland, was released on $300,000 bail with instructions to have no contact with victims or potential trial witnesses.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Why Saturn’s Rings Appear Closed Earlier this year, Saturn’s rings appeared to vanish.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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