COMPARTMENTALIZE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

compartmentalize

verb

kəm-ˌpärt-ˈmen-tə-ˌlīz

Definition of compartmentalize

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 He’s often reflected on his pitfalls and tried to compartmentalize his thoughts on a potential solution. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 In fact, many trees successfully compartmentalize decay and continue to thrive for decades. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026 Sinner melting in the French heat can be largely compartmentalized as another case of his struggles in such conditions. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 27 June 2026 While some working Americans find relief in a work routine, others struggle to compartmentalize their grief. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for compartmentalize

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Only 15 were classified as youth- or student-led groups, while the remaining 35 included communist organizations, labor groups, political organizations and professional protest coordinators.

— Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Near the epicenter, the agency estimated an intensity of VIII, classified as severe on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which measures how strongly the ground shakes at individual locations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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Grant’s comeback hopefully will bode well to an interior defensive line unit that has the Dolphins playing admirable—ranked 15th—against the run.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Their continued descent down the rankings is also likely having an effect on how AP voters rank Boise State.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of rank

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The limited prep area has forced me to be incredibly picky about which tools and appliances to display and which to relegate to cabinets.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Artisanal weapons and revolvers have been increasingly relegated to rural areas, smaller criminal groups and individuals, while over the past two years gangs have been procuring larger numbers of more lethal weaponry.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of relegate

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On the aesthetic front, Vanadium Grey Metallic accents on the sideview-mirror covers, the wheels, the model-designation decals on the doors, and on the badge at the rear help distinguish the latest Carrera T from its siblings.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
For Jekyll-Hyde, the costumes are crucial and add to the characterization, distinguishing the two men inhabiting the same body.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguish

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Brisk walking, light cycling, doubles tennis and household chores such as vacuuming, mopping and mowing the lawn were categorized as moderate activity; vigorous activity included jogging, fast cycling, singles tennis and aerobics.

— Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Currently, the San Francisco Bay Area is categorized as having high circulation of influenza, whereas activity in the Sacramento region is categorized as moderate to high, according to data from the California Department of Public Health.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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