alphabetizing

verb

present participle of alphabetize
as in filing

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  1. filing
  2. prioritizing
  3. organizing
  4. categorizing
Verb
  • Outside of the custody proceedings, Ortiz appeared to be litigious, filing a flurry of small claims suits.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Local 42 responds Local 42 President Dan Heizman responded to the directive in a message to members that was obtained by The Star, saying the union — which represents KCFD employees with the rank of captain or below — will be filing a grievance.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of filing
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  • The Debut, in prioritizing style, humor and outrageous plot turns over complex emotionality, would seem to side with Jerry.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Upright and cordless vacuums have long used seals to aid suction, but robot vacuums haven’t; instead, prioritizing mobility, efficiency, and battery life.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of prioritizing
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  • It’s created a growing flag football industry, with companies like RCX and iFlag finding success organizing youth tournaments, high-school talent showcases and international competitions.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This can make arranging the tray feel more like a fun creative project than a tedious organizing one.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of organizing
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  • Zentist helps office staff stay on top of every claim by automatically categorizing insurance denials and adjustments.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Those guidelines are much more attractive to taxpayers than those categorizing their income as gambling.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Definition of categorizing
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