contextualize
verb
con·tex·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈteks-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chə-ˌlīz,
-chü-ə-
contextualized; contextualizing
: to place (something, such as a word or activity) in a context
When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors that contributed to it.
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When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
As the moderator of the production, Goldberg went first, introducing two clips from Trump rallies in Scranton and Reading, Pa., to contextualize what was to come.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The six-episode series, based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune by Frank’s son Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, explains and contextualizes the Bene Gesserit’s decisions that lead to Paul Atreides’s rise to power in the Dune movies.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The chords and harmonies of Williams' music sound similar to the poppy anthems of that cinematic three-ring circus, and the choreography team of Ashley Wallen and Jenny Griffin reunite with Gracey to contextualize Williams' worldwide hits with new dance numbers.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
As the moderator of the production, Goldberg went first, introducing two clips from Trump rallies in Scranton and Reading, Pa., to contextualize what was to come.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Contextualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contextualize. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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