manifested

verb

past tense of manifest
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 Over the last 50 years, that tension has manifested as multiple lawsuits, protests and attempts by two governors to resolve the issue. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Some of that suffering appears to have manifested in his approach to work. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 There are the now-traditional scenes in which Carrie learns to consciously control her telekinetic superpowers, previously manifested by accidentally setting off car alarms, opening mailboxes and causing a rain of rocks on her parents’ roof. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 That tension manifested in 2026 as two once-popular sustainable fashion brands saw ownership change hands after struggling to turn their models into durable businesses. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 But in typical Davies fashion, the five-hour miniseries distinguishes itself for tackling its subject so head on and with such varied and visceral feeling, as manifested especially by Cumming and David Morrissey as a pair of feuding neighbors. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 At crucial junctures over the centuries, parallel concepts of order, displays of power, and reflections of economic structures have manifested in both dance and police work. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 In Kenya, this actuarial approach manifested as weeks spent in a Land Rover, counting herds of zebra with a handheld mechanical tally counter in my right hand and binoculars in my left. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 High schoolers and middle schoolers across the country are sharing social media posts documenting how these internet memes have manifested in their classrooms – and sometimes, how their teachers are using them to guide class discussions. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifested
  1. revealed
  2. embodied
  3. displayed
  4. expressed
  5. showed
  6. incorporated
  7. demonstrated
Verb
  • The new Type 01—revealed today in New York—will be judged by the same standards, with the arguments already begun and the marque, again, putting its future on the line.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The fest revealed the titles, including 21 world premieres and three international premieres, on Wednesday.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of revealed
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  • That duality was best embodied by the presence of Dorothy’s estranged daughter Kristine Wood, who was raised by her paternal grandparents in the wake of her mother’s substance abuse issues and is interviewed in the documentary.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
  • As that happens, manufacturers across China could begin to buy them for their production lines, generating the revenue and real-world data that embodied AI firms such as Unitree need to improve their products even faster.
    — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of embodied
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  • During his comments a map of the annexation area — an enclave surrounded by the city — was displayed on large screens in the chamber.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The suit says Her displayed doctored, sexualized photos of Henry and other officers, including in Henry's own office, and drove unannounced to a golf simulator in Woodbury where Henry was spending personal time.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of displayed
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  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many of them are Philadelphia natives, too, and expressed the spirit of generosity that exists in the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
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  • Appetite for top office space remains strong across the capital, while CWG’s latest earnings showed that availability in Central London fell 20% year on year as supply in Docklands stayed broadly steady.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Property records showed that the LA Building and Safety Department cited the homeowner in 2014 for violations, including garbage on the property, excessive vegetation, open storage, and no driveway access.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of showed
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  • The piece incorporated several airy facets, most noticeably a white fabric softened by lacy detailing and delicate craftsmanship.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • At Jean Paul Gaultier, Lantink incorporated the house’s iconic cone bras into many silhouettes.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporated
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  • When Albin returned to the question of which country posed the greater threat to American interests, el Sayed again declined to choose between them, arguing that both had demonstrated the capacity to cause harm.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ud Doula reiterated that the RSC had failed to deliver adequately on its existing mandate and that the industry had already demonstrated its capacity to improve factory safety.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrated

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“Manifested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifested. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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