manifesting

verb

present participle of manifest
1
as in displaying
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 embodying
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 manifesting After apparently manifesting a little too hard, her new beau suddenly shows up at her door. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026 Travelers cite presidential rhetoric and policies manifesting in highly public wars — both figurative and literal — as some of the reasons for staying away. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 Threats have always been a part of United States history, often manifesting in times of political turmoil or cultural tension. — Rund Abdelfatah, NPR, 11 June 2026 The influence of Hendrix on Miles’ music would grow over the ensuing years, fully manifesting as an electric behemoth that defined his output in the 1970s. — Andy Beta, Pitchfork, 31 May 2026 Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems for Arctic residents, ecosystems and the rest of the planet. — David Balton, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 Silverman, who encountered the British original due to his parents, credits Tuccillo as instrumental to his vision of the show manifesting into reality. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 May 2026 The American experiment, founded on the bedrock of Black, Indigenous and mixed heritage, was the blueprint for and portal into this new global cultural age, manifesting before us with each generation. — Time, 6 May 2026 Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, Derry's resident killer clown, shapeshifter, and hallucination-manifesting cosmic monster. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
  1. displaying
  2. embodying
  3. revealing
  4. expressing
  5. showing
  6. incorporating
  7. demonstrating
Verb
  • But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of displaying
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  • The difference, as researcher Amanda Arroyo has noted, is between performing body positivity and embodying it and daughters, even very young ones, are skilled at detecting the gap.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
    — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of embodying
Verb
  • During a 2019-20 artist residency with New York City’s Department of Records and Information Services, Weist mined municipal archives for records revealing how city government had defined, supported and monitored past artists.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The loss of those Xbox employees is in addition to the Xbox 1,600 staffers who will be laid off this week, per Sharma’s memo to staff revealing the changes.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of expressing
Verb
  • The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of showing
Verb
  • Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Definition of incorporating
Verb
  • Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
    — Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of demonstrating

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