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
Parents completed questionnaires about their child’s mental health symptoms, both internalizing such as depression and anxiety and externalizing such as ADHD or behavioral issues.
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New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Mario Jorge Machado, president of the European apparel and textile lobbying group Euratex said the Chinese giant’s low-price model is only made possible by flouting EU environmental and tax rules to externalize costs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The study also found that negative coparenting leads to a range of internalizing and externalizing problems for kids later in life.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Mario Jorge Machado, president of the European apparel and textile lobbying group Euratex said the Chinese giant’s low-price model is only made possible by flouting EU environmental and tax rules to externalize costs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The study also found that negative coparenting leads to a range of internalizing and externalizing problems for kids later in life.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
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Alibaba reports that RynnBrain set new records across 16 open-source embodied AI benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kaddu embodies the carnivalesque spirit of the NFL in London, which has been hosting regular-season games since 2007.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whaley, who spoke after Parks, expressed a similar sentiment.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The agency owns additional acreage in the area, and Platform Ventures had expressed interest in buying about 305 more acres from Port KC for further industrial development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The additional data was incorporated into TV ratings starting in September.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each arm incorporates multiple servo motors arranged to provide precise, coordinated movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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None of us need to manifest chaos.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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From there, the blessing parade begins to manifest — family joy, an abundance of abundance, fresh new ideas and options, popularity and fame, focus and discipline, clarity and protection.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This law from a San Diego County lawmaker expands access to confidential police personnel records by granting civilian oversight bodies the authority to review them during misconduct investigations.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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When the No Kings protest came in June — organized by the national protest group 50501, symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states for one movement — Indivisible Northwest Valley was ready with seven sites that Peak said drew between 5,000 and 6,000 people.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The artist used a unique short video to tease the album on social media before its release, symbolizing Cole's status as a successful artist who still enjoys many of the same tasks and experiences as average Americans.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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More Personalization There are many customization options to personalize your driveway and integrate it seamlessly into your existing landscape design.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bats can be personalized with custom laser engraving.—
Linnea Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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