materializes

verb

present tense third-person singular of materialize
1
as in begins
to come into existence the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize

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2
as in appears
to come into view the train station materialized through the fog

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3
as in arises
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized

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4
as in embodies
to represent in visible form a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief

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Recent Examples of materializes That deep bond is something Awad witnesses firsthand nearly every night on the road, where her digital fandom materializes into physical rooms filled with devoted readers (often donning rabbit ears). — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Alpha Three is waiting for Alpha Six (Riley Keogh), who suddenly materializes out of nowhere, dressed in an identical leather jacket, jeans and boots combo. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 Most plans impose a 30-day waiting period before the first claim is eligible — which reinforces the principle of securing coverage proactively, before exposure materializes. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The stakes are high for these stocks if that outcome materializes. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 This time, his character materializes at a series of gatherings where lawyers, politicians, and bankers (sometimes played by confusingly overlapping actors) nurse cocktails and amiably confess to manipulating the public. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 Capacity That Scales In Increments Modular facilities can be built in stages, with capacity added 5 or 10 megawatts at a time as demand materializes, rather than committing to a specified end-state up front the way hyperscale builds do. — Jolie Kahn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 In the camp’s Cinema building, an old projector flickers to life on the scene where young Billy (Amanda Fix) loses her virginity, and the real Billy materializes behind Kris, hoping for a jump. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 And that’s where this season’s greatest strength materializes as an opaque weakness. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
  1. begins
  2. appears
  3. arises
  4. embodies
  5. starts
  6. unfolds
  7. emerges
  8. expresses
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  • The logistics data points to pressure extending beyond the ports, with businesses facing tighter warehouse availability and elevated freight costs even as the peak shipping period begins to recede.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Thomas’ trailer follows an 11-year-old boy who builds an AI version of his late mother who rebuilds his late mother that quietly begins saving lives, captured through various moments.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of begins
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  • The former weapon of mass destruction has been in hiding for some time, but a bounty hunter tracks him down and disrupts his quiet life before also discovering a young man who appears to be Vision’s son.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In one scene, a padlock appears to lock without a key or even being properly closed.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of appears
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  • This ghostly nature to phase through matter arises from the fact that neutrinos are completely chargeless, virtually massless, and race through the cosmos at near the speed of light, unimpeded.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Equality arises from self-interest Our study also found that although hunter-gatherers are frequently generous, the processes limiting inequality often do not require any generosity.
    — Christopher von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of arises
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  • Kaluuya embodies Jay, newly released from a psychiatric hospital because Misty ran out of money to pay the bill, all the way down to the marrow.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Perched on the edge of Marina Bay, Moshe Safdie’s ArtScience Museum embodies the intersection of art and science through the metaphor of a lotus.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of embodies
Verb
  • Following press and buyer appointments at The Plaza on Wednesday, the inaugural gowns will embark on a national trunk show tour that starts right across the street at Bergdorf Goodman.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Someone who came to watch a movie starts to understand how one might be made.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of starts
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  • Related Stories The story unfolds at a toll booth station, where Rajji and her co-workers move through the same days on repeat.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Read about how that staging unfolds during the epic rumble scene near the end of the show.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfolds
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  • Onstage, in spooky eye makeup and a pink tie, another persona emerges.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The climate pattern typically emerges every two to seven years and is marked by the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spurs changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of emerges
Verb
  • The film certainly expresses an interest in the shifting dynamics of this unconventional unit, especially once Junna does fall pregnant and moves into the family home.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Edward Ferrars expresses his surprise that hunters should be considered a necessity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Materializes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializes. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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