as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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Recent Examples of categorizes
Utah is facing the worst drought conditions among western states, with more than 94% of the state experiencing what the USDM categorizes as a Moderate Drought and more than 40% of the state experiencing Severe Drought.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Managers are asked to describe their leadership style in just three words, similar to how Netflix categorizes shows.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Secretary of State’s Office categorizes spending on lobbying by industry.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Crystal Robbins, a program manager with San Diego Fire-Rescue who works with high users of emergency services, said the system sometimes struggles to handle cases like Ed’s where there is a relentless impact on family members, but for infractions that the penal code categorizes as minor.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
More Than Friends Within its vast network of relationships around the globe, the United States categorizes most of its friends as either allies or partners.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Wine Spectator assistant editor Julia Larson lauded the swanky spot for its unique approach to curation, whether that be the bar’s Wednesday night flights paired with music or its menu that categorizes styles by their taste and texture.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
The study’s list of killers categorizes Antioch High School shooter Solomon Sahmad Henderson as right-wing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Managers are asked to describe their leadership style in just three words, similar to how Netflix categorizes shows.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Secretary of State’s Office categorizes spending on lobbying by industry.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Crystal Robbins, a program manager with San Diego Fire-Rescue who works with high users of emergency services, said the system sometimes struggles to handle cases like Ed’s where there is a relentless impact on family members, but for infractions that the penal code categorizes as minor.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
More Than Friends Within its vast network of relationships around the globe, the United States categorizes most of its friends as either allies or partners.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Wine Spectator assistant editor Julia Larson lauded the swanky spot for its unique approach to curation, whether that be the bar’s Wednesday night flights paired with music or its menu that categorizes styles by their taste and texture.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
The study’s list of killers categorizes Antioch High School shooter Solomon Sahmad Henderson as right-wing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorizes
Verb
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Sturm has an acquaintance who classifies the bumper position as a diamond.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here's what countries pay their medalists and where the US ranks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Miso ranks high on my own list of fun ingredients.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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That alone distinguishes Bienvenu’s take on a futuristic reality from most sci-fi narratives, which often occur in sleek, cold labs, desolate planets, or intricate spaceships floating in the vastness of space.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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What distinguishes outbreaks in detention from those in the broader community is not just risk, but power.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Categorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorizes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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