as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension
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Recent Examples of categories
The state doesn’t maintain data exclusive to micromobility crashes, meaning most law enforcement agencies file e-bike accidents under other categories, like bike or motorcycle crashes.
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Alissa Gary, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Kapoor pointed out how the nominees across the categories reflect the show’s international audience.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Go with God for the shorts categories.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
But many categories—especially industrial machinery—faced 8–12% cost increases that squeezed margins and slowed growth.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
True cost of online scams Total scam losses for top categories reach $95 billion when adjusted for underreporting.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The prizes recognize 61 works in 13 categories.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Alissa Gary, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Kapoor pointed out how the nominees across the categories reflect the show’s international audience.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Go with God for the shorts categories.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
But many categories—especially industrial machinery—faced 8–12% cost increases that squeezed margins and slowed growth.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
True cost of online scams Total scam losses for top categories reach $95 billion when adjusted for underreporting.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The prizes recognize 61 works in 13 categories.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categories
Noun
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The lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Categories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categories. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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