as in to begin
to come into existence
several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized
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Recent Examples of actualize
If the ban is ever actualized, millions of users and creators would be left with no choice but to look for other alternatives, and social media platforms overall may experience a significant shift.
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Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
While there’s a strong progressive desire to start over from the ground up, there’s still a rawness among those who saw their fears of an ultra-wealthy government actualized in real-time by Trump’s actions.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
While there’s a strong progressive desire to start over from the ground up, there’s still a rawness among those who saw their fears of an ultra-wealthy government actualized in real-time by Trump’s actions.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualize
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Castle & Key began restoring the property in 2014 and opened up in September 2018.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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City officials began gathering public feedback on the golf carts ordinance in January and February during a listening tour.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Approximately 45 percent of the cargo ending at the Port of Los Angeles typically originates in China, thus causing such significant swings.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
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These 1,100 meteorites originated as fragments flung from the surfaces of the moon and Mars during asteroid impacts before making their way to Earth after a journey through space.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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When tech issues arise, fingers, by default, point at the IT team.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Legal complications have arisen since his version of events became a hit TV show.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But the name Sullivan appeared in 1900 as the 898th most popular name.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Sanders said that his office reviews all felony charges filed by police and those cases are presented to a grand jury if prosecutors believe there is probable cause that a felony was committed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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There is a stone wall near the new beach that helps stabilize it, as well as dry prairie grasses meant to deter birds, which contributed to the bacteria levels in the water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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“Actualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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