ALPHABETIZING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

alphabetizing

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present participle of alphabetize

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For the overtime tax break, eligible workers can deduct a portion — up to $12,500 for single tax filers or $25,000 for married couples filing jointly — of qualifying overtime on their tax return.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
The public hearing was held amid some backlash against the rollout, which has sparked confusion and has had some homeowners filing legal challenges.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Intended to support the area as a year-round destination while prioritizing quality of life, pedestrian comfort, shade and connections to the Broadwalk and beach and parks.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
At a time when Americans struggle to afford both their insurance premiums and their groceries, prioritizing Food as Medicine within the NYCG framework could provide the financial and health support that millions of New Yorkers desperately need.

— Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

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Those convicted on Friday were key leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the group responsible for organizing the annual remembrance until 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Keeping your shoes on the floor isn’t wrong, but there are wrong ways to do it, like organizing them only by color, for one.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

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Many budgeting apps can support the 50/30/20 rule by automatically categorizing transactions, tracking spending and monitoring savings goals.

— Javier Simon, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Those guidelines are much more attractive to taxpayers than those categorizing their income as gambling.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 July 2026

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