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
  • The Smokey Bones locations bringing in less money will be converted into other brands the company owns, such as Twin Peaks lodges or sports bars, Boerema said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Initially powered by a water counterbalance system, it was soon converted to steam in 1886 and later electrified by 1915.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The two are friends, which might have influenced the scheduling of this game.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
  • He was further influenced after learning that the FBI often calls on priests, rabbis and other clergy members to counsel victims at mass-casualty events.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • How could someone as young as Sisson already be brainwashed by big-money interests?
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Justine and Archer eventually overpower and kill the pair, all while Alex is trying to hide from his parents, who are brainwashed into trying to kill him.
    William Earl, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Missionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missionized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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