as in to embody
to represent in visible form
an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions
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Recent Examples of externalize
Its members would have to commit to managing their economies in ways that would not externalize the costs of their own domestic policies.
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Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
The more couples learned to externalize BPD — seeing it as a challenge that exists outside the relationship instead of as problem in it — the stronger their emotional bond became.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In a movie characters have to externalize their thinking, but that’s not real life.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
The best outcome would be a new global trade agreement among economies that commit to managing their domestic economic imbalances rather than externalizing them in the form of trade surpluses.
—Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
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Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
The more couples learned to externalize BPD — seeing it as a challenge that exists outside the relationship instead of as problem in it — the stronger their emotional bond became.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In a movie characters have to externalize their thinking, but that’s not real life.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
The best outcome would be a new global trade agreement among economies that commit to managing their domestic economic imbalances rather than externalizing them in the form of trade surpluses.
—Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
Verb
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Van Persie’s bright but brief flame at United embodies the tension between short-term success and sustainable long-term performance that is at the heart of all transfer decisions.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Margaret Qualley is used to embodying larger than life characters on screen.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
Verb
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Also shown here, Sully’s children are in peril again, as expressed by Neytiri, and human friend Spider continues to get in entanglements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Pain manifests during activity and is relieved with rest.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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These symptoms can take several days to weeks to manifest.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Barrel aged wines tend to be fuller bodied on the palate as well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Soccer is a surprisingly physical game that involves a good deal of bodying one’s opponent — tackling, in soccer-speak.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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What the duck tells us is more than the story of a cartoon character that has come to symbolize the company.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Chachi Arcola Aries, the cardinal Fire sign and symbolized by the ram, knows how to make an impact.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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For business leaders, the evolution of employee benefits will center around digital solutions powered by data and personalized for each individual.—
Saket Chaudhari,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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For example, some fabric sellers offer customizable bundles, while digital templates can be tailored to your project (such as your text of choice), and DIY craft kits can be personalized.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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