as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
she never misses a chance to editorialize on the issues of the day—even the ones she knows nothing about
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Recent Examples of editorialize
The conversation can be misinterpreted and editorialized.
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Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
In 1969, the Statesman editorialized in favor of banning DDT.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Mother Mary Comes to Me mostly proceeds in a straight line through Roy’s life, but the author can’t resist editorializing or indulging in frequent asides, pausing the action to tell the reader how something will unfold.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Let’s stipulate that the country would be better off if redrawing congressional maps were firmly restricted to the decennial census, as the Wall Street Journal recently editorialized.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
In 1969, the Statesman editorialized in favor of banning DDT.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Mother Mary Comes to Me mostly proceeds in a straight line through Roy’s life, but the author can’t resist editorializing or indulging in frequent asides, pausing the action to tell the reader how something will unfold.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Let’s stipulate that the country would be better off if redrawing congressional maps were firmly restricted to the decennial census, as the Wall Street Journal recently editorialized.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorialize
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Consider the island vibes and shakerato riffs of Wonderift Coffee in Ahwatukee, while on Grand Avenue, Malegría Cafe blends Salvadorian horchata lattes, reflecting how local coffee culture is embracing Latin influences.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Deputy Director of Investigations in Zanzibar, Zuberi Chembera, refused to comment on Thursday, saying that investigations were ongoing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Michaels addressed SNL‘s strong political bent as the sketch comedy traditionally kicks off its episodes with a pointed cold open commenting on current events.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Koch remarked in a prelaunch NASA interview.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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At several points during Michael’s courtroom remarks, Gillow was seen shaking her head in disagreement, even smiling.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The publication also noted that a private memorial service for Chisolm will be held in the future.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hadwick says more must be done to encourage young people to quit nicotine, noting that roughly 7% of California high school students currently report using nicotine products.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Editorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorialize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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