alphabetizing

Definition of alphabetizingnext
present participle of alphabetize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabetizing
Verb
  • If some companies, like BP and Total acquiesced, others like Exxon and Conoco packed up and left, writing off $billions and filing international arbitration claims that dissuaded many firms from seeking to establish operations in the country.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • If the Good family can’t make a deal with the administration during the claims process, the next step is filing a lawsuit.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The key is prioritizing what matters most for your specific situation and life goals.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • LinkedIn is betting that employers are increasingly prioritizing demonstrated AI skills over traditional résumés, and to that end, the platform has launched a new verification system to address this shift.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • By organizing around these strengths, firms created a world of selling that still looks surprisingly similar to how many digital platforms operate today.
    Paula de la Cruz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t worry too much about organizing everything perfectly here.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The United States justified its attack on Caracas by categorizing it as a law enforcement operation against Maduro.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Linnaeus was the father of binomial nomenclature, a categorizing system that designates a genus and a species name for every living organism.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Alphabetizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabetizing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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