as in embodies
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 externalizes
But reimagining American history — particularly Black American history — through dark fantasy externalizes systemic violence.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
But environmental groups say reduced regulation simply externalizes the costs to the public ― and that the people who live in the shadow of power plant smokestacks, in particular, pay the price.
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Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
In The Beauty, Murphy externalizes that logic, pushing it to its extreme conclusion.
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Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
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Dan Rockmore,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
But environmental groups say reduced regulation simply externalizes the costs to the public ― and that the people who live in the shadow of power plant smokestacks, in particular, pay the price.
—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
In The Beauty, Murphy externalizes that logic, pushing it to its extreme conclusion.
—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—
Dan Rockmore,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalizes
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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Emily Charlton embodies decisive accountability, setting clear expectations and driving results with strategic confidence.
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Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
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Written in a style disarming and gently subversive, Slaughterhouse-Five expresses outrage at war that even now remains in opposition to conventional wisdom.
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During the first morning of our stay, Sean led us in a morning stretch-and-breathe class that incorporates breath work and gentle yoga poses.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the overall quality across thousands of equities, not just one catalyst, incorporates the 30 strongest stocks, and rebalances them with rigor.
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An upholstered bed frame that manifests a cozier look for your sleep setup.
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Éanna Hardwicke, meanwhile, is similarly impressive as the hothead whose national pride manifests itself in the most egotistical ways.
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“Externalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalizes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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