politicize
verb
po·lit·i·cize
pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz 
politicized; politicizing
: to give a political tone or character to
an attempt to politicize the civil service
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They have politicized the budget process.
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As climate action has become politicized, particularly in the United States, the temptation to retreat is understandable.
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The officers accused the government of politicizing the armed forces and tolerating the presence of Colombian guerrilla groups and Cuban military personnel on Venezuelan soil.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Schumer seized on that concern, arguing that politicizing housing finance would only worsen affordability.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
Where Adelman has made his biggest difference is by not politicizing young players like Watson, Pickett and Nnaji.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The officers accused the government of politicizing the armed forces and tolerating the presence of Colombian guerrilla groups and Cuban military personnel on Venezuelan soil.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Schumer seized on that concern, arguing that politicizing housing finance would only worsen affordability.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
Where Adelman has made his biggest difference is by not politicizing young players like Watson, Pickett and Nnaji.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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