categorized

past tense of categorize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of categorized Beneficiaries who are not the children of the IRA owner are categorized as NEDBs, and are subject to the 10-year rule, starting the year after the death of the IRA owner. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 With this much space, the entire region can’t be categorized in any one specific way—except with the word dramatic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Images get treated and categorized one way; PDFs another; text notes another. — David Pierce, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 Shigella infections categorized as extensively drug-resistant, or XDR, are rising. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Several of those rides are categorized as hypercoasters – like Goliath –– rides made of steel with a height of more than 200 feet. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Ten out of 16 districts in Yemen are categorized as being at emergency levels of food insecurity, the WFP said. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Brisk walking, light cycling, doubles tennis and household chores such as vacuuming, mopping and mowing the lawn were categorized as moderate activity; vigorous activity included jogging, fast cycling, singles tennis and aerobics. — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorized
Verb
  • Okechukwu, who is classified as a sophomore, had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes as Tech won easily 64-37 over Charlotte.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • During the sentencing, Kavedza said that 183 victims died of starvation, defined as a complete lack of food, and the deaths of the other eight were classified as murder by direct homicide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Witt started 140 games at shortstop for Kansas City, hit 18 home runs, stole 45 bases and ranked in the top 10 in the AL in both offensive and defensive wins above replacement, per Baseball Reference.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In reality, this is probably where the Hoosiers deserved to be ranked last week, but the committee must have needed a little bit of anticipation for this reveal, which still does not make much sense.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Employers are grouped by the overall size of their organization, and the number of employees invited to the survey, which might include employees outside Chicagoland.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Its antique silver hue would look beautiful as the star of a holiday table or on a mantel, grouped with other candleholders.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Categorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorized. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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