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symbolized

verb

past tense of symbolize

as in represented

to serve as a material counterpart of the flag symbolizes our country

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Recent Examples of symbolized Neri symbolized that culture shift with a change in HPE’s branding. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 June 2026 The winner is whoever manages to knock their opponent’s block off, symbolized by the rival robot’s head dramatically popping up. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 Years later, becoming her distribution partner felt like a full-circle moment — one that symbolized not only professional success, but personal growth. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026 After emancipation, these traditions symbolized more than just celebration for Black Texans. — Bobby J. Smith Ii, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Participants were encouraged to bring India’s national flag and a book, which organizers said symbolized the right to education and equal opportunity for all. — ABC News, 5 June 2026 Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 21 June 2026 Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026 Beyond the unresolved legal issues, Nissan has spent years attempting to distance itself from the man who once symbolized its remarkable turnaround following Renault's rescue in 1999. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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The demonstration also represented the public debut of the production version of Atlas in a live event following its introduction earlier this year at CES 2026.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The Braves will be well represented at the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia, and there’s a strong possibility there could be another Braves’ cap or two in the home dugout at Citizens Bank Park that day.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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