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symbolize

[sim-buh-lahyz] / ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪz /


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Wolfsthal is among experts involved in the "Doomsday Clock" meant to symbolize how near humanity is to destruction.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

At the event, Sanford sang a song she penned in 2011 called, “Acorn,” which was inspired by the grandeur of oak trees and what they symbolize in nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Together, they symbolize a fast-rising military power expanding its reach in all directions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

"Lines on maps started to symbolize the limits of political sovereignties rather than the boundless divine promises. This transformed the way that the Bible's descriptions of geographical space were understood."

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

Could the little butterfly, asleep in our locust tree, drying his wings off on our rock in the morning, symbolize hope for Ben, too?

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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