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as in displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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as in embodying
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 manifesting
On the left, that dislike has metastasized into an all-out fury, which is manifesting itself in all kinds of intolerable ways.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Byrne says fear is manifesting in the ways children are behaving.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
What has been your reaction to the volume of this really ugly misogyny manifesting right now?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Anxiety over job loss is rife among white-collar employees, and those concerns might now be manifesting in the data.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Designers are craving excitement and color this season, manifesting this shift with maximalist bedding sporting punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite this, one of the more poignant bronzes her mother made at this time is of Flora, seated quietly in an armchair, the curve of her body and downcast expression manifesting her pensive mood.
—Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Byrne says fear is manifesting in the ways children are behaving.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
What has been your reaction to the volume of this really ugly misogyny manifesting right now?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Anxiety over job loss is rife among white-collar employees, and those concerns might now be manifesting in the data.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Designers are craving excitement and color this season, manifesting this shift with maximalist bedding sporting punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite this, one of the more poignant bronzes her mother made at this time is of Flora, seated quietly in an armchair, the curve of her body and downcast expression manifesting her pensive mood.
—Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Unlike older digital gauges, this one is a full-color touch interface displaying essentials including speed, engine RPM, fuel level, ride modes, warnings, performance data and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tributes from other athletes competing in Milan Cortina were permitted without penalty, including American figure skater Maxim Naumov displaying a photo of his late parents who were killed in a plane crash last year.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Elordi understood the challenge of embodying such an iconic character, who has existed both on the page and on the screen for generations.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Few games have ever captured physical movement this well, and though different Mario games have played with the finer physics of his run and the height of his jump, every one of them makes embodying him feel natural and fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI first released ChatGPT in late 2022, revealing the huge commercial potential of AI large language models that could help write emails and computer code and answer questions.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The chitchat Dana makes with Emma about working through COVID is also revealing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The senators had previously sent a letter to the SSA in April 2025 expressing concerns about retroactive spousal benefits under the new law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Parts of the exchange have gone viral among Angelenos, with many expressing confusion and surprise about the suggestion that Culver City is plagued by crime.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers will have access to dashboards showing view counts, completion rates and audience analytics, data the brothers believe could eventually become a secondary monetization tool.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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It’s gotten worse because America’s youth sports scene has become so profitable that private equity firms are reportedly showing an interest to join what previously had been a space for recreation, fun and life lessons for young people.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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This particular piece puts an extreme spin on the classic 1960s race watch, incorporating a skeletonised dial, a hefty 44 mm case in titanium and rose gold, and both a chronograph and tourbillon.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Several Indonesian originals placed among the quarter’s top-performing titles, led predominantly by Vidio’s content lineup, demonstrating how homegrown productions are becoming commercially viable drivers of subscriber acquisition and retention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their endurance has been proven in flight testing, demonstrating high subsonic speeds – 200+ nautical mile range at low altitudes and 60+ minutes duration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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