politicking

[ pol-i-tik-ing ]

/ ˈpɒl ɪˌtɪk ɪŋ /

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noun

activity undertaken for political reasons or ends, as campaigning for votes before an election, making speeches, etc., or otherwise promoting oneself or one's policies.

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Origin of politicking

1925–30; politic (as v.) + -ing¹, respelling to show non-assibilation of -c-

OTHER WORDS FROM politicking

non·pol·i·tick·ing, noun

Words nearby politicking

political science, political system, politician, politicize, politick, politicking, politico, politics, Politics makes strange bedfellows, polity, polje

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How to use politicking in a sentence

Yet the very qualities that inspired such skepticism–the frenetic schmooziness, the relentless politicking–may have made Schumer the man for this moment.
The Great Kibitzer: How Chuck Schumer Got the Senate Moving Again|Molly Ball|September 2, 2021|Time
America’s first formal efforts at curbing foreign politicking in the United States came in 1917, when lawmakers considered early restrictions that probably weren’t entirely politically fair.
Foreign Lobbying Isn’t Inherently Bad—Until There Are Lies|Philip Elliott|July 21, 2021|Time
Whether or not the allegations of unfair politicking hold up, on the question of the science of Oxitec’s work, at least some of the activists’ concerns lack sound footing.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Have Come to the U.S. Will They Work?|Alejandro de la Garza / Florida Keys, Fl.|May 9, 2021|Time
Nixon famously won via a mix of tricks and some solid politicking.
Soul Brother No. 1 James Brown Endorses Richard Nixon? Believe It|Eugene Robinson|October 19, 2020|Ozy

Then presidential politicking transformed the Benghazi tragedy into an inside-the-Beltway circus.
This Sexy Thriller Is Just the Document the Benghazi Commission Needs|Christopher Dickey|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But true to form in this drawn out debate, what we are witnessing is a lot of politicking over what is fundamentally a non-issue.
Keystone Pipeline Is D.C.’s Dumbest Debate|Claire Casey|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Stories on the justice system tend to focus on sensational—and rare—crimes or the partisan politicking of lawmakers.
A Challenge to New Media Moguls Pierre Omidyar and Jeff Bezos|Alexander Busansky|November 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The ads are not intended to be political, he said, and awareness more than politicking and persuasion is the objective.
Will the Celebrity-Backed Push for Obamacare Enrollment Work?|Nina Strochlic|October 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
After Tiller is largely devoid of politicking, instead choosing to simply follow the four doctors about their business.
‘After Tiller’ Profiles Last Four U.S. Doctors Who Do Late-Term Abortions|Marlow Stern|July 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It couldn't have mattered to him what environment we used, but he was politicking where he shouldn't.
Question of Comfort|Les Collins
Public politicking or wrangling by delegates to a party congress would be unprecedented.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria|Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

British Dictionary definitions for politicking

politicking

/ (ˈpɒlɪˌtɪkɪŋ) /

noun

political activity, esp seeking votes

activity directed towards acquiring power and influence, achieving one's own goals, etc

Derived forms of politicking

politicker, noun

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