as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
she never misses a chance to editorialize on the issues of the day—even the ones she knows nothing about
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Recent Examples of editorialize
The conversation can be misinterpreted and editorialized.
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Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
In 1969, the Statesman editorialized in favor of banning DDT.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Mother Mary Comes to Me mostly proceeds in a straight line through Roy’s life, but the author can’t resist editorializing or indulging in frequent asides, pausing the action to tell the reader how something will unfold.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Let’s stipulate that the country would be better off if redrawing congressional maps were firmly restricted to the decennial census, as the Wall Street Journal recently editorialized.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
In 1969, the Statesman editorialized in favor of banning DDT.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Mother Mary Comes to Me mostly proceeds in a straight line through Roy’s life, but the author can’t resist editorializing or indulging in frequent asides, pausing the action to tell the reader how something will unfold.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Let’s stipulate that the country would be better off if redrawing congressional maps were firmly restricted to the decennial census, as the Wall Street Journal recently editorialized.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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The wild swings in temperatures can be unsettling for people, Francis and others said, and also reflect the realities of a warming climate.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The buzzy, modern vibe of Trecca is reflected in its all-natural wine list, which span most of Europe and range from organic orange wines to Chateau Cambon’s La Cuvee du Chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The White House declined to comment further.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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The visit by Rutte was confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to comment on the yet to be formally announced visit and spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle remarked then that Knueppel was one of the most consistent rookies he’s ever seen, which means something coming from someone with the credentials to land himself in the Hall of Fame.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the time of publication, the 45-year-old de Silva — who has starred on the Bravo hit since its 2023 reboot — does not appear to have publicly remarked on the split.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Borenstein notes that this was true before the mystery surcharge appeared in 2015.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the other networks gained, Fox News noted that its viewership picked up month-over-month in March, as well as quarter over quarter.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Editorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorialize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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