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 effort raises speculation about the administration's goals, along with warnings against politicizing the U.S. civil service.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
What To Know Wallace's comments, which referenced the January 6 Capitol riot and Trump's past pardons, sparked backlash online, with many conservatives accused her of politicizing the moment.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Supporters of the government, however, argue the attorney general’s office has overstepped its mandate, politicizing legal oversight.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The abrupt firing of a respected incumbent in favor of a replacement within Trump’s orbit has triggered concerns about politicizing the military.
—Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
What To Know Wallace's comments, which referenced the January 6 Capitol riot and Trump's past pardons, sparked backlash online, with many conservatives accused her of politicizing the moment.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Supporters of the government, however, argue the attorney general’s office has overstepped its mandate, politicizing legal oversight.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The abrupt firing of a respected incumbent in favor of a replacement within Trump’s orbit has triggered concerns about politicizing the military.
—Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for politicize
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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