1
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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2
as in embodied
to represent in visible form
graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer
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Recent Examples of manifested
My fear manifested as aloofness.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Starting over was first impossible, then daunting, and then slowly manifested through a combination of therapy and more spiritual remedies (brief flirtations with Scientology and the Nation of Islam didn’t take hold).
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
And that’s manifested in one helluva Norris trophy race.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
All stones start out as crystals that grow or coalesce in the bladder leading to urinary problems manifested in different ways such as straining to urinate, inability to urinate, bloody urination, inappropriate voiding, and more.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But this doesn’t preclude factional infighting, which has been a feature of the Islamic Republic for decades and has manifested between the lines in messages of congratulation to the new leader.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
That anger manifested in support for their opponents.
—Mary Ramsey
updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Afro-Asian circuits manifested a global majority not as a unified bloc but as tactical alignment among those refusing to have their significance determined by minority centers of institutional power.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, Hiller’s sudden and unexplained distrust of Jordan Spence manifested in the front office over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Starting over was first impossible, then daunting, and then slowly manifested through a combination of therapy and more spiritual remedies (brief flirtations with Scientology and the Nation of Islam didn’t take hold).
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
And that’s manifested in one helluva Norris trophy race.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
All stones start out as crystals that grow or coalesce in the bladder leading to urinary problems manifested in different ways such as straining to urinate, inability to urinate, bloody urination, inappropriate voiding, and more.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But this doesn’t preclude factional infighting, which has been a feature of the Islamic Republic for decades and has manifested between the lines in messages of congratulation to the new leader.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
That anger manifested in support for their opponents.
—Mary Ramsey
updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Afro-Asian circuits manifested a global majority not as a unified bloc but as tactical alignment among those refusing to have their significance determined by minority centers of institutional power.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, Hiller’s sudden and unexplained distrust of Jordan Spence manifested in the front office over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifested
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company describes itself as a community hub built on connection, tradition and shared space, values that many say Hillyard embodied.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just three months ago, Nicolás Maduro embodied the Venezuelan state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scores are displayed in the vehicle during the ride, both per game and cumulative.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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New Art reveals it has been stored away, bought and sold as a private acquisition, and has never been displayed.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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His teammate, Kevin Kisner, expressed concern for Woods following his arrest as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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An hour and a half later, a person in the chat uploaded another photo, which showed several members of the group standing alongside Felder and his sign.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Astros catcher Christian Vazquez nonetheless challenged, and the replay showed the pitch to be a couple inches out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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It was incorporated as a town in 1833 and then again as a city in 1837.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Throughout his music career, Cole has incorporated basketball images and references into his lyrics, performances and cover art.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phelps demonstrated how to feed the paper manually, striking the keys with force but not so hard the letters would smudge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In 2024 and 2025, several companies and research groups demonstrated improved quantum error correction, a key requirement for building reliable machines.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Manifested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifested. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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