dramatizing

Definition of dramatizingnext
present participle of dramatize

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Verb
  • In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.
    Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • British law prohibits distribution of deepfake imagery depicting adults.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The ban also potentially strengthens the cartels by giving them another revenue stream that is not a high priority for the United States government, because vapes are still legal there, said Alejandro Rosario, a lawyer representing many vape shops.
    María Verza, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located inside the park as well, and the whole family can add to a day at the beach with a visit to its Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and outdoor aquariums representing different Southeast Florida marine habitats.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Even the most inspirational films about growing up in the inner-city have a tendency to look down on their subjects, portraying them as characters to be rescued or redeemed.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Later in her career, Wendel also stepped into voice acting, portraying Aunt Grizelda in the film adaptation of The Lorax.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Interestingly, the clip of the penguin proved something of a Rorschach test, with some viewing the creature as a lonely outcast, and others interpreting the penguin’s journey as a quest for adventure.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Understanding Latin America is not merely a requirement for interpreting headlines about Venezuela but a prerequisite for Americans to understand themselves and their place in the world.
    Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The agents walk away without rendering aid.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Gaza’s health system was decimated in the war, rendering advanced surgical procedures out of reach.
    Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Officials in India are enacting precautions to prevent further spread of the virus, with quarantine and surveillance measures in place.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Officials in India are enacting precautions to prevent further spread of the virus, with quarantine and surveillance measures in place.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Culkin was just four years old when his acting career began.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
  • In 2026, Elordi snagged two acting nominations at the Golden Globes, including Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Frankenstein.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But when equity markets aren’t performing well, collections take a major hit.
    Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Shukurova did not follow standard surgical procedures, such as taking the victim's medical history or performing a basic physical exam, per the district attorney's press release.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Dramatizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatizing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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