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
What emerges is a documentary free from editorializing — the story is told by Owens, her neighbors, the police investigating the conflicts, and the killer herself.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
The deep sadness of Seberg’s performance, which probably feels more resonant now knowing how tragically her life ended, is unblinkingly captured by Preminger’s objective camera and cutting, which rarely editorialize.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
Wiseman’s intention was to not intrude or editorialize.
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Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
The conversation can be misinterpreted and editorialized.
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Zoe Si,
New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2025
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
The deep sadness of Seberg’s performance, which probably feels more resonant now knowing how tragically her life ended, is unblinkingly captured by Preminger’s objective camera and cutting, which rarely editorialize.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
Wiseman’s intention was to not intrude or editorialize.
—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
The conversation can be misinterpreted and editorialized.
—
Zoe Si,
New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorialize
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
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The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.
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To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
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Officials were not able to comment on what prompted the man to set himself on fire.
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In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
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Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
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“Editorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorialize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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