as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of categorize
Albacore and yellowfin tuna may typically have higher mercury levels and are categorized as good choices.
—
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Future research that tracks insurance continuously throughout treatment, standardizes how coverage is categorized and examines specific cancer types and age subgroups in greater depth could clarify the picture further.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Homosexuality was still categorized as a mental disorder.
—Donna Lamb, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
All diffuse midline gliomas are categorized as Stage 4.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for categorize
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Future research that tracks insurance continuously throughout treatment, standardizes how coverage is categorized and examines specific cancer types and age subgroups in greater depth could clarify the picture further.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Homosexuality was still categorized as a mental disorder.
—Donna Lamb, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
All diffuse midline gliomas are categorized as Stage 4.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for categorize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorize
Verb
-
The fire is classified as accidental.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
-
By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
With a diverse mix of coffee shops, bars and places to eat, the Brookhill neighborhood near South End was ranked the best place to live in the Charlotte region, according to Niche, a neighborhood grading site.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
-
That defense entered the second week of March ranked fourth in the league but remained on a milk carton Sunday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Published in 2021 by a team of scholars in such fields as Jewish studies and Holocaust history, it was created to help distinguish hatred of Jews from criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Cook also said Idaho State Police does not have a test that is able to distinguish between synthetic and natural-leaf kratom.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Categorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
