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 Political leaders sometimes have used polarizing rhetoric that makes compromise more difficult across levels of government. —

Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026 The others are fellow country artists Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice and the event’s always-polarizing headliner, Kid Rock. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026 Since the beginning, the Brutalist design has been polarizing — Angelenos have cheered or jeered the concrete vision. —

Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Still, Tetzlaff says the open-concept layout is also polarizing for buyers. —

Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polarizing

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dividing

Verb

These perennials live for a long time, and dividing them provides more plants every few years so expanding your garden won't even cost much.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
People have a habit of dividing life into segments.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026