politicize
verb
po·lit·i·cize
pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz 
politicized; politicizing
: to give a political tone or character to
an attempt to politicize the civil service
Examples of politicize in a Sentence
They have politicized the budget process.
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The main concern, one defense attorney said, is that the case could become even more publicized and politicized, denying his client a fair trial.
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Ryan Oehrli
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Johnson has pushed back on Witzburg's criticisms, saying her time as inspector general has politicized the office, damaging its independence and credibility.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Oehrli
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Johnson has pushed back on Witzburg's criticisms, saying her time as inspector general has politicized the office, damaging its independence and credibility.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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