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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalizing
legalizing
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In Illinois, unions have also expressed some concern that legalizing autonomous vehicles could open the door to technologies that would threaten their members’ jobs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in Hawaii say a regulated market for adults will improve consumer safety, create new economic opportunities and reduce crime.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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