as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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How does Georgia fleeing and then turning back around symbolize this dynamic that they are ride or die.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Lowering the flag serves as a public expression of gratitude and remembrance, and symbolizes the collective respect and mourning of a state and its citizens for those who dedicated their lives to protecting others.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
This is a very favorable aspect and symbolizes harmony and ease.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 27 May 2025
The Fixed Earth sign, symbolized by the mighty bull and ruled by Venus, is grounded and practical.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Lowering the flag serves as a public expression of gratitude and remembrance, and symbolizes the collective respect and mourning of a state and its citizens for those who dedicated their lives to protecting others.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
This is a very favorable aspect and symbolizes harmony and ease.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 27 May 2025
The Fixed Earth sign, symbolized by the mighty bull and ruled by Venus, is grounded and practical.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolize
represent
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While Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan represented the United States at the 2022 World Cup, attacking midfielder Albert Rusnak is the creative heart of Schmetzer’s side.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the union represents roughly 3,400 excluded employees, who are classified as managers and supervisors related to Bargaining Unit 9.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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