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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From capture, the system moves to contextualize.
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Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This was a particularly chaotic time in the solar system, with planets still forming amid near-constant collisions Knowing this, further examination of NWA 12593 can help contextualize the history of Earth, the moon, and the wider cosmic neighborhood.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
The result is a thinner public record — fewer probing conversations and opportunities to contextualize the art beyond a social media post or livestream.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
So that helps contextualize the 60 Minutes ratings being up nine percent.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This was a particularly chaotic time in the solar system, with planets still forming amid near-constant collisions Knowing this, further examination of NWA 12593 can help contextualize the history of Earth, the moon, and the wider cosmic neighborhood.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
The result is a thinner public record — fewer probing conversations and opportunities to contextualize the art beyond a social media post or livestream.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
So that helps contextualize the 60 Minutes ratings being up nine percent.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for contextualize
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“Contextualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contextualize. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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