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 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 Leasing data centers The ratings firm noted that because AI hardware and infrastructure require massive up-front investment while revenue materializes over a longer time horizon, free cash flow across the sector is coming under pressure. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 July 2026 The El Niño climate pattern materializes erratically every two to seven years and can last up to a year. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 And that’s where this season’s greatest strength materializes as an opaque weakness. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026 Digital bats trail light through the cave, passing bodies leave ghostly traces and a dancer materializes in space. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 Much effort goes into capturing that person’s physicality but the actor’s homework shows on screen, and the character’s inner life never materializes. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026 After miles upon miles of desolate sand and stones, the city materializes from the Mojave Desert almost like a mirage, with gas stations, restaurants, and hotels galore. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
  1. begins
  2. appears
  3. arises
  4. embodies
  5. starts
  6. unfolds
  7. emerges
  8. expresses
Verb
  • Currently, free agency begins five days after the World Series, with no expiration on when players can sign.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That window begins either with their first year in college or the year following their 19th birthday, whichever comes first.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of begins
Verb
  • Security camera footage shows the shocking moment flood water crashes through the Nepal-China border area, with people seen running away as the water appears to wipe out everything in its path.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The squiggly logo is identical to its London counterpart save for the circumflex, which appears to have been lost in translation.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of appears
Verb
  • In late 2023, Isabella was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma—a common malignant brain tumor that arises in the cerebellum, a part of the brain located at the base of the skull.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026
  • So, when the next challenge arises, managers can move past superficial symptoms and identify the underlying organizational roadblocks.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of arises
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  • Mia Wasikowska perfectly embodies the role of Agata, a writer returning to her home continent, seeking to understand and reconnect with the wounds of the recent past, and with the ways in which unresolved conflicts continue to echo in the present.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The mid-1980s saw the opening of Parton’s Dollywood, a theme park in rural Tennessee that embodies the spirit of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and still draws an average of 4 million visitors a year.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of embodies
Verb
  • The trail starts as a wide paved path before transitioning after about a third of a mile to a dirt path of varying widths.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The location gives Hinterland a sense of place before the music even starts.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of starts
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  • The bigger fall foliage show typically unfolds in late September and can stretch into early October, depending on the year.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Watch as the action unfolds from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolds
Verb
  • Naturally, when a legend like Dion emerges, a huge crowd of fans will form.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges
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  • Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Psalm 23, Biblical poem in the book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible that expresses trust and confidence in God and his care.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of expresses

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“Materializes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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