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
This was a clear signal that Russia’s attempts to compartmentalize the Ukrainian war and to normalize ties in other areas had failed.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
With that, the trio of Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas come swaggering and smiling from the wings, strolling to the tip of a catwalk together, the professional differences that splintered their brotherly union for a spell neatly compartmentalized for 2 ½-hours of polished pop digested by adoring fans.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The way to do it is to separate and compartmentalize.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Use separate emails for different purposes One smart way to limit scam exposure is by compartmentalizing your digital life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
With that, the trio of Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas come swaggering and smiling from the wings, strolling to the tip of a catwalk together, the professional differences that splintered their brotherly union for a spell neatly compartmentalized for 2 ½-hours of polished pop digested by adoring fans.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The way to do it is to separate and compartmentalize.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Use separate emails for different purposes One smart way to limit scam exposure is by compartmentalizing your digital life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartmentalize
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball classify the race as a likely victory for Spanberger.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here are the 10 deadliest missiles on the planet as of 2025, ranked by reach, firepower, and technological edge.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some, like Cisco, ranked fifth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list, are instead trying to use the technology to unlock employee potential—and give them back their time.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Four innings before the Jays finished Saturday’s 10-1 blowout win over the New York Yankees, snatching a series-opening victory in the American League Division Series, Gausman was relegated to spectator.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, while athletes that make the transition to media, whether during or after their sports careers, were once relegated to sports analytics and commentary, the canvas has become much broader.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, has tallied more than 66,000 deaths from Israel’s military operations, though that total does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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And investors have a hard time in the middle of this excitement, distinguishing between the good ideas and the bad ideas.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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But even a single app can be tough to categorize.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Compartmentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartmentalize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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