ALPHABETIZING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

alphabetizing

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present participle of alphabetize

as in filing

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Even so, the administration quickly pivoted, filing a brief in a related case that also made claims that California’s voter rolls contained noncitizens who voted illegally.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Failing to notify your insurer about certain changes could also create complications when filing a claim, so take time to review your policy whenever your circumstances change.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

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People can work with a dietitian to eat a more nutritious diet, for instance by reducing sugary beverages and refined carbohydrates and prioritizing vegetables and fiber- and protein-rich foods.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Key Takeaways The Orion spacecraft is being designed to survive deep space while prioritizing human safety.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

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The Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, which is organizing the service, is a non-profit that provides support to local law enforcement agencies and families when an officer is killed in the line of duty.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
The conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox, which already govern in some parts of Spain, accuse the unions of organizing the protests to keep the current government in power.

— Natalie Feary, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

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Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday rejected the idea that election monitors being deployed to polls during the midterm elections will be armed, categorizing the notion as fearmongering and false.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

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