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also crystalize
as in to form
to take on a definite form
after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize
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Recent Examples of crystallize
Ginger can also be crystallized to be used as a syrup in cocktails or sodas or turned into a chewy, candy-like treat.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
This was crystallized in 2021 with the formal launch of SpaceTime and the addition of cofounder Axel Toivonen, a global logistics and hardware specialist.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
What had been seen as a largely circumstantial case was suddenly crystallizing with every admission that Kohberger made to the judge on Wednesday.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 4 July 2025
The song crystallized a growing desire among many for conservative, Libertarian and rural-friendly values concerning America's present and future to be more reflected in Americana and country music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
This was crystallized in 2021 with the formal launch of SpaceTime and the addition of cofounder Axel Toivonen, a global logistics and hardware specialist.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
What had been seen as a largely circumstantial case was suddenly crystallizing with every admission that Kohberger made to the judge on Wednesday.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 4 July 2025
The song crystallized a growing desire among many for conservative, Libertarian and rural-friendly values concerning America's present and future to be more reflected in Americana and country music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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The Bottom Scratchers, considered one of the earliest free-diving associations in the United States, formed in San Diego in the 1930s with a focus on catching local seafood to feed members’ families.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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These changes usually result in them breaking, forming a typical curling wave.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Richard Fitts has some intriguing stuff but hasn’t solidified himself as a major league starter yet, and Walker Buehler is one of the most inconsistent starters in the big leagues.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Earlier in the year, FMG solidified its authority in connecting to its growing consumer audience with WWD’s first red carpet livestream from the Golden Globes and the Style Awards in January, garnering a total 8 billion media and press impressions.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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