polarize
verb (used with object)
to cause polarization in.
was polarizing
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past progressiveof polarize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The controversial ending of “Seinfeld,” which David co-wrote with comedian Jerry Seinfeld, was polarizing among fans when it was released, David said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
Meir was as popular as she was polarizing.
From National Geographic ● Sep. 12, 2023
But by the midpoint of his third season, Griffin was polarizing — not to mention benched.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2022
He also faces a nominee without the baggage of Jones′ 2017 opponent, Roy Moore, a religious right candidate who was polarizing before being accused of sexual misconduct.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 16, 2020
Britney Spears, who joined the Walk of Fame in 2003, was polarizing.
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2012
