as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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Recent Examples of categorize
In a society that relies so heavily on categorizing people into a gender binary, targeting a young man’s masculinity can be a particularly painful and isolating experience.
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
The first release of UCISD material on August 11 comprised 3,547 pages of material, categorized by the relevant person or subject.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
As per usual with Peele’s directorial efforts, nothing is known about the movie’s plot, though its been categorized as a horror thriller.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Garden weeds can be categorized into three main groups according to their lifecycle and period of active growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
The first release of UCISD material on August 11 comprised 3,547 pages of material, categorized by the relevant person or subject.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
As per usual with Peele’s directorial efforts, nothing is known about the movie’s plot, though its been categorized as a horror thriller.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Garden weeds can be categorized into three main groups according to their lifecycle and period of active growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorize
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Charlie Kirk Show, which recorded over 750 episodes and has been ranked in the top 10 of Apple podcasts, is known for conservative takes on politics.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Innovating Under Constraints What distinguishes Aravind is not merely his technical expertise, but his strategic approach.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The platform delivers several breakthrough capabilities that distinguish it from traditional object storage solutions.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The basket of other updates will be relegated to an omni quarterly update.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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To make room, the 2025–26 campaign will promote two teams from the second tier while relegating just one through a new playoff system.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Categorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorize. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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