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
Examples of politicize in a Sentence
They have politicized the budget process.
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Upending our lives, taking on huge costs, to deal with this issue has been a favorite of those who like to politicize our lives with big government.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The right’s impulse to politicize every crisis is infuriating.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The main concern, one defense attorney said, is that the case could become even more publicized and politicized, denying his client a fair trial.
—Ryan Oehrli
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The right’s impulse to politicize every crisis is infuriating.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The main concern, one defense attorney said, is that the case could become even more publicized and politicized, denying his client a fair trial.
—Ryan Oehrli
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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