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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Myers: Integrity is never easy or natural, even less so in matters as politicized as elections.
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Archaeology in the occupied West Bank is frequently politicized as part of territorial disputes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2024
That makes this complex issue easier to politicize — and easier to exploit for political and social advantage.
—Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
In conversations with voters, pro-amendment organizers are steering clear of politicizing the amendment or tying it to any party.
—Sabrina Rodriguez, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Archaeology in the occupied West Bank is frequently politicized as part of territorial disputes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2024
That makes this complex issue easier to politicize — and easier to exploit for political and social advantage.
—Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
In conversations with voters, pro-amendment organizers are steering clear of politicizing the amendment or tying it to any party.
—Sabrina Rodriguez, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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