humanize
verb (used with object)
to make humane, kind, or gentle.
humanizing
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present participleof humanize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The interview quickly racked up over 1.1 million views in less than 24 hours and was accompanied by a flood of YouTube comments praising Owens for humanizing addiction and bringing hope to a polarized nation.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
He’s done such a good job of humanizing a monster.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
"Your AI text is humanizing," the site claimed, leading to a page where "100% unique text" was locked behind a paywall charging up to $9.99.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
“No One’s Coming” is his humanizing, well-reported account of the largest Ebola outbreak in history, occurring from 2014 to 2016 in three West African nations, killing more than 11,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Tats joins me at a study carrel as I’m reviewing arguments against humanizing Caliban.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
