missionized

past tense of missionize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for missionized
Verb
  • Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.
    William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Seguin converted a fake punt for a first down late in the fourth — Polk to Smith — to move the ball to the 25.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The interior includes a forward cabin, private head and shower, and mid-cabin area that can be converted to a berth for guests.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Jaramillo’s father was a veteran police officer who influenced him greatly.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Traffic congestion, public transit’s effect on neighborhoods and notable endorsements likely influenced voters most, local leaders and political experts say.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Her home, District 12, has been destroyed and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) has been brainwashed by President Snow.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • As a teen, she was sent to Evelyn’s facility and brainwashed, too.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Missionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missionized. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!