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democratize

[dih-mok-ruh-tahyz] / dɪˈmɒk rəˌtaɪz /


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“We want to democratize access to clean energy and feel like this is a way of being able to do that quickly and safely.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The cord-cutting revolution was supposed to democratize television, liberating citizens from corporate gatekeepers.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Tech companies promising to "democratize" football are launching apps that allow young players to upload videos recorded on their phone of them showcasing their ball skills.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

That is why MarketWatch exists, to democratize financial news, and why The Moneyist column exists too.

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

No more difficult or important undertaking awaits the American woman than to accept the challenge to democratize her own special field of labor.

From The Business of Being a Woman by Ida M. Tarbell

It democratizes constitutional enforcement because it poses the simplest and most urgent question: Does the state have actual grounds to take away this person’s liberty?

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

It democratizes royal dignity, extending it to everyone—man and woman, slave and sovereign, each bearing inestimable worth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“I truly hope this normalizes and democratizes access to mental health care for our young people,” Vasan said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 2, 2023

The TikTok tabloid democratizes access to fame while fueling America's cultural penchant for gossip.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2022

Ava was saying to me, the idea is to create inclusionary film preservation that democratizes the idea of cinematic expressions globally.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2021

With rentals belly up and access to films democratized, there was no further push to innovate, no concerted attempt to compete with the real Hollywood studios.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

An unexpected consequence is that it democratized the whole stage experience for the band members.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Social media has democratized food storytelling in remarkable ways, but it has also created an endless stream of restaurant rankings, viral menu hacks and “must-try” lists that reward speed over substance.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Throughout history the diffusion of technology has democratized information and improved living standards, especially for the poor.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

He had reduced private ownership of land, nationalized certain sectors of the economy, pioneered rapid industrialization, democratized education, and built a modem army.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Tesla's posts touted what it called the vehicle's safety and ease of use for disabled people, and said the Cybercab was "democratizing clean transportation for all."

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

And just as democratizing access to the internet was a policy concern in the 2000s, ensuring that people can easily get offline is becoming a focus of this era.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

AI is democratizing innovation, meaning anyone can now create, automate and experiment.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

The company’s critics liken the environment to a casino, but its fans credit Robinhood with democratizing the lucrative world of sophisticated investments.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 26, 2025

Barack and I knew we wanted to do a better job of democratizing the White House, making it feel less elitist and more open.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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