cataloging 1 of 2

variants or cataloguing

cataloging

2 of 2

verb

variants or cataloguing
present participle of catalog

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cataloging
Noun
Heitkamp, who started his career cataloging fossils at Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles before founding Theropoda Expeditions in 2012, excavated the Licking site over the course of three field seasons, from 2021 to 2023. Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 The early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May among the papers of Royal Navy captains. Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Per ARTnews, Spain’s Court of Auditors has been critical of the Reina Sofía’s cataloguing methods for years, and government officials are now asking for a physical accounting of the over 25,000 artworks in the museum; as well as comprehensive financial valuations. News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026 Among them is the demanding task of turning a pile of artifacts into a museum collection, which includes cataloging, researching, describing and photographing. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 The process will include an overview of the collection and cataloging of the items for visitor use. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026 And the matter of the cataloguing itself launches Clemence’s personal crusade against that age-old difference of value applied to men’s and women’s stories. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 In 2012, The Hollywood Reporter – the same trade magazine that recently lamented a downturn in animal rentals – published an exposé cataloging incidents in which animals died, were injured or were put at grievous risk on sets. Cynthia Chris, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026 This is the cataloging and objectification of women's most private details. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Our manager at the time told me about an online community dedicated to cataloging and discussing our live shows. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026 The lawsuit rounds out its fact-finding with a spreadsheet, cataloging the regulatory differences between public schools and choice models. Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 This outpost from the same family of Central and Kjolle fame—renowned for both cataloguing and reimagining obscure ingredients found throughout various altitudes of Peru—has become the home base for their culinary research arm, Mater Iniciativa. Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Archaeologists have been cataloging dump sites since at least the early 19th century, when Danish scientists began pawing through heaps of mollusk shells that had been discarded by their Stone Age ancestors. Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 Witter is uniquely equipped for a position as niche as this, having started his career cataloging the work of photographer Richard Avedon at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona. Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026 Together, Middleton and Tappe represent the human face of the trend Greenberg has been cataloguing from LinkedIn. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026 The team has spent more than two years painstakingly gathering, reviewing and cataloguing evidence from the attack. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 To rectify this oversight, a few years ago, my friend Cassey Lottman and I created the Great Farts of Literature database, an ongoing project dedicated to cataloging the best butt bombs in print and from which this list is adapted. Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataloging
Noun
  • In the first classification of Saint-Émilion wines in 1954, Château Angelus was awarded Grand Cru Classé.
    Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • The classification of these objects as true comets has been complicated by the fact that no one has ever managed to witness a dark comet sprouting a tail—until now.
    Darryl Z. Seligman, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The report also recommends greater consideration of human influences beyond greenhouse gases, specifically listing aerosols, irrigation, and land-use changes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Kalshi had planned to begin listing flight cancellation contracts on Wednesday, according to a regulatory filing, but a spokesperson on Thursday told Fortune that the company has opted not to go forward for now.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Direct indexing means owning the individual stocks that make up an index, like the S&P 500 or the Russell 1000, rather than buying the index through a mutual fund or ETF.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • There are comments about battery life being worse — but that may be down to indexing as the release is just hours old.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Some customers were entering their bank's name there and typing its address instead of their home address, which caused payments to fail.
    Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • At the heart of the album is Dahi’s exploration of identity through a musical lens that refuses easy categorization.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026
  • At two hours and 40 minutes, the film defies categorization, blending musical, comedic, dramatic, and satirical elements into a tumultuous examination of the American spirit.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Developed with Hellkats Powerboats, the twin-motor catamaran shattered the 100 mph barrier at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, recording a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h).
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • The codification of what became soccer Public school graduates took their versions of the game with them to the next level.
    Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
  • Three Americans died in the 1996 incident that led to sanctions and the codification of the trade embargo on Cuba that remains in place today.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • While Samsung and Google are scheduling high-profile launches of the Galaxy and Pixel this summer, Apple’s incoming CEO, John Ternus, is waiting in the shadow of September to learn from Apple’s rivals.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

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“Cataloging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataloging. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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