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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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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In the meeting, Bradley also raised concerns that the DAVE Act could be politicized, with investigations targeting agencies led by Democrats or serving them, as Democrats have accused DOGE of doing.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
According to Nutritionists By Brianna Peters In an era when nearly everything feels politicized and uncertain, these mystic tools offer something precious: a means of reconnecting with ourselves.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
At a time when immigration is increasingly politicized, and visa pathways for skilled workers face uncertainty, the AI boom is being quietly built by people whose future right to be here is anything but guaranteed.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In the meeting, Bradley also raised concerns that the DAVE Act could be politicized, with investigations targeting agencies led by Democrats or serving them, as Democrats have accused DOGE of doing.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 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 15 May. 2025.
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