as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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Recent Examples of categorized
Nursing homes on this ranking are categorized by state and size – including small, medium and large facilities based on the number of beds.
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Versace business was not included in Capri Holdings’ first-quarter sales as it is being categorized as a discontinued operation.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The risk level associated with the disease is now categorized as high in 47 municipalities and 210 cities and towns across Massachusetts, per the MDPH.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The game could be categorized as a slugfest that showed both teams matching punch for punch, with Bishop Feehan (3-1) turning on the gas late and pulling away for the victory.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Each of the brown bears that make the lands surrounding the Brooks river their home are categorized by numbers and go head to head in March Madness-type brackets.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs have faced the second-most light boxes in the NFL this season — categorized as situations when six or fewer defenders are lined up in the area of the field best equipped to defend the run, rather than the pass.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Incidents were categorized as left-wing if they were motivated by a number of factors, including resistance to capitalism, support for LGBTQ rights, black nationalism and anti-fascist rhetoric.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Gasoline is categorized by octane ratings at gas stations.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Versace business was not included in Capri Holdings’ first-quarter sales as it is being categorized as a discontinued operation.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The risk level associated with the disease is now categorized as high in 47 municipalities and 210 cities and towns across Massachusetts, per the MDPH.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The game could be categorized as a slugfest that showed both teams matching punch for punch, with Bishop Feehan (3-1) turning on the gas late and pulling away for the victory.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Each of the brown bears that make the lands surrounding the Brooks river their home are categorized by numbers and go head to head in March Madness-type brackets.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs have faced the second-most light boxes in the NFL this season — categorized as situations when six or fewer defenders are lined up in the area of the field best equipped to defend the run, rather than the pass.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Incidents were categorized as left-wing if they were motivated by a number of factors, including resistance to capitalism, support for LGBTQ rights, black nationalism and anti-fascist rhetoric.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Gasoline is categorized by octane ratings at gas stations.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorized
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And while Handmaiden wouldn’t necessarily be classified as a horror film, this pairing would make a great double feature.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Air traffic controllers are classified as essential workers, so they are expected to continue working without pay during shutdowns.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both teams are currently ranked in the top 10, and as is well-documented, Franklin has struggled in such games.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Out of more than 80 potential options for what makes sports fun, winning never ranked higher than 40th.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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The eclectic designs can be displayed on their own, or they can be grouped together to form a funky gallery wall.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Categorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorized. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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