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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalizing
legalizing
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Abe newly interpreted Article 9 as legalizing collective defense.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025 -
It’s been a long wait for sports fans in the state, with many of the surrounding states legalizing betting apps years ago.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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