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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Analysts worry that Pulte could politicize the office and hamper the country's intelligence gathering efforts.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The overhaul sought by some GOP lawmakers has sparked fears in both states that the changes, if implemented, would threaten judicial independence and politicize the judiciary.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
At a Senate hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declined to confirm that his department would follow legal rulings, accusing some federal judges of politicizing their decisions.
—David Nakamura, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
The case was quickly politicized.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The overhaul sought by some GOP lawmakers has sparked fears in both states that the changes, if implemented, would threaten judicial independence and politicize the judiciary.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
At a Senate hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declined to confirm that his department would follow legal rulings, accusing some federal judges of politicizing their decisions.
—David Nakamura, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
The case was quickly politicized.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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