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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalizing
legalizing
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Separately, the administration swiped $35 million allocated to needy children and drug prevention to pay for efforts to kill that amendment and another legalizing marijuana.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026 -
The majority of Montanans support legalizing corner crossing, highlighting the need for resolution.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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