as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
we shouldn't compartmentalize the students into such restrictive categories as scholar and athlete, which are not mutually exclusive
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Recent Examples of compartmentalize
Pines describes having tunnel vision, needing to compartmentalize his feelings in order to soldier on with his job.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
The theme of compartmentalizing what’s been happening off the field has been common in the A’s clubhouse the last few seasons.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
Many of them have severed to escape some aspect of their lives; the series gradually builds into a parable about the dangers of compartmentalizing anguish.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Robby runs an airtight ship but increasingly has trouble compartmentalizing the grief from his fateful medical decisions that led to the death of his mentor during the COVID-19 crisis.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
The theme of compartmentalizing what’s been happening off the field has been common in the A’s clubhouse the last few seasons.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
Many of them have severed to escape some aspect of their lives; the series gradually builds into a parable about the dangers of compartmentalizing anguish.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Robby runs an airtight ship but increasingly has trouble compartmentalizing the grief from his fateful medical decisions that led to the death of his mentor during the COVID-19 crisis.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartmentalize
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Despite the depth and breadth of his transactions, Sweeney did not classify his work as a teardown.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Using data from nearly 10,000 herbarium specimens, scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have brought attention to the conservation status of these plants, revealing that 87 species—almost half of the genus—are now classified as threatened with extinction.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Billboard tally ranks the tunes that reach the largest audience via radio stations that focus on playing a more mature, adult style of pop music — hence the name.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Two critical areas where Kansas struggles are 1) free-throw rate (its 23.9 FTR ranks No. 357 in the nation) and 2) low-volume and inefficient 3-point shooting.—
Tyler Everett,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Figuratively speaking, the shiniest new models take the limelight and get parked in front by the valet, as familiar old automotive faces are relegated to the back parking lot, awaiting rediscovery by younger generations of enthusiasts.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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This last collection is the result of a ten-year exploration throughout the Country, looking for all the regions no longer inhabited and relegated to the margins.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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The war in Gaza has resulted in more than 48,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, distinguished as the richest person in the world, has been especially controversial since Trump's inauguration.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Companies, especially those in the B2B realm, shouldn’t merely categorize their adoption of AI as a moat—at least, not for long.—
Dhiraj Bhat,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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While there is no official classification, cities in China are often categorized in certain tiers based on factors such as gross domestic product (GDP) and population.—
Lee Ying Shan,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The January Starship mishap occurred over the North Atlantic after the 171-foot (52-meter) Starship separated from the Super Heavy rocket booster that hauled it toward space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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This unique body of water, which separates Melbourne from the barrier island of Melbourne Beach, is incredibly biodiverse.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Compartmentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartmentalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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