popularizing

Definition of popularizingnext
present participle of popularize
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Verb
  • 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
  • That absence increases the risk of caricature and stereotyping in AI image outputs of the Black community.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In some cases, overusing a fine-tooth comb could even backfire.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 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 1 May. 2026.

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