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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Earlier this month, the Administration began the process of cancelling the Social Security numbers of immigrants who were in the country lawfully.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Blackwell, a healthy scratch in Game 1, jumped into the lineup and instantly provided some energy, starting the first scrum of the evening after an early whistle.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The criminal gang originated in a Venezuela prison and has slowly spread both north and south in recent years.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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With approximately 77% of U.S. toy imports originating from China, coupling Hunyuan 3D with consumer-grade 3D printers offers a potential workaround for American buyers, highlighting how technology firms can creatively bypass political constraints to deliver value globally.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In that maelstrom, several patients were given doses of sedatives that ultimately killed them, and Fink’s account revolves around those decisions and the criminal allegations that arose after the crisis.—
Heather Hansman,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Montgomery County Public Schools, where the issue being contested arose, did not reply to TIME’s request for comment.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Around the same time, the company commenced an aggressive play for the college sports insurance market, introducing a novel contract protection product for NIL collectives while also trying to get into the critical injury coverage niche.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Production on the second season of Nobody Wants This commenced in March 2025.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Western fence lizards can darken in warmer temperatures, sometimes appearing black in color.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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And for investors willing to look beyond the political theater, there is absolutely a way forward – possibly an even more lucrative one.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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