POLARIZING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

polarizing

verb

Definition of polarizing next

present participle of polarize

as in dividing

to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups A hot button issue that is sure to polarize the public.

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Recent Examples of polarizing However, word-of-mouth is polarizing. —

Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Dolan is a controversial and polarizing owner, having been involved in lawsuits and public feuds with journalists, New York City officials, celebrities and fans. —

Holly Yan, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 Vannacci’s rise comes as far-right and nationalist parties gain ground across Europe, reshaping the political landscape and focusing on polarizing issues like migration and security. —

Giada Zampano, Fortune, 15 June 2026 America has a long history of polarizing criminal cases defined by the racial dynamics at play. —

Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for polarizing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarizing

dividing

Verb

The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.

— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
According to Steele, the bankruptcy trustee is now dividing the company’s assets, and the Cooper residents will likely only recover a small amount from the electric company.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026