missionizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of missionize
as in influences

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  1. influences
  2. proselytizes
  3. converts
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  • Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world.
    — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism.
    — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
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  • Opponents have argued that hanging the Ten Commandments in classrooms proselytizes to students and amounts to religious indoctrination by the government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • The process converts solid rock directly into vapor, allowing drilling to continue into geological formations that are too hot and abrasive for traditional equipment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water with this 2-in-1 package that includes an inflatable paddle board that converts to a kayak in seconds.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
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“Missionizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missionizes. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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