popularizing

present participle of popularize

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Verb
  • In crime coverage, journalists should create equity by being cognizant of correcting any coverage trends that privilege white groups over people of color, especially stereotyping Black and Latino men as violent.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
  • Jordan also describes stereotyping on set, recalling producers reducing her to racial tropes, while adding that Black contestants who approached Barker would sometimes be met with visible discomfort.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The fastest ways to lose that hotel feel include overusing plug-ins, which read as synthetic, and mixing too many competing fragrances at once.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • Don’t Overdo the Booze While a preflight or in-flight cocktail might sound like a good idea to calm jangled nerves, both experts caution against overusing alcohol to manage anxiety in the air.
    Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Many people damage their nails by picking at their cuticles, for example, or drying them out by overexposing them to water.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
  • That range can provide diversification benefits without overexposing retirees to price swings that don't generate dividends or interest.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Popularizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularizing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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