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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In that time, the pair of experienced astronauts have become near-household names, with their ordeal capturing public fascination and later becoming politicized when President Donald Trump decided to weigh in.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet, in the past 20 years, the political discourse around addressing the cause and effects of climate change has become increasingly politicized and partisan, stymieing effective action.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Candidates also discussed topics of diversity, equity and inclusion, with many noting the term DEI has been politicized.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Like everything else in American life, Love Is Blind has become increasingly politicized of late.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet, in the past 20 years, the political discourse around addressing the cause and effects of climate change has become increasingly politicized and partisan, stymieing effective action.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Candidates also discussed topics of diversity, equity and inclusion, with many noting the term DEI has been politicized.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Like everything else in American life, Love Is Blind has become increasingly politicized of late.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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