as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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Recent Examples of categorized
Previously, Aurora categorized data centers as warehouses so had few restrictions around them, but an influx of data center proposals along with residents’ concerns about existing facilities prompted the city to stop accepting new applications until new rules could be developed.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The platform connects nano creators with beauty brands and currently has more than 40,000 creators categorized by beauty preferences and cultural interests.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
The study categorized red meat (beef and pork) and poultry (chicken and turkey) as unprocessed and identified deli meats, bacon, and sausage as processed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The finding determined that six greenhouse gases could be categorized as dangerous to human health under the Clean Air Act.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
More than 1,800 of those were categorized as serious, which companies are required to submit to the FDA within 15 days and can include death or other life-threatening reactions.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Our methodology To determine the top rental platforms, CNBC Select categorized our picks by best for renting out your home, best for renting out your pool, best for renting out your car and best for renting out miscellaneous items.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Games that aren't supported by the Steam Deck because of performance or SteamOS compatibility issues will be automatically categorized as unsupported on the Steam Frame.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Reviewers analyzed more than two dozen studies involving nearly 2,000 participants who were categorized as overweight or obese.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The platform connects nano creators with beauty brands and currently has more than 40,000 creators categorized by beauty preferences and cultural interests.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
The study categorized red meat (beef and pork) and poultry (chicken and turkey) as unprocessed and identified deli meats, bacon, and sausage as processed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The finding determined that six greenhouse gases could be categorized as dangerous to human health under the Clean Air Act.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
More than 1,800 of those were categorized as serious, which companies are required to submit to the FDA within 15 days and can include death or other life-threatening reactions.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Our methodology To determine the top rental platforms, CNBC Select categorized our picks by best for renting out your home, best for renting out your pool, best for renting out your car and best for renting out miscellaneous items.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Games that aren't supported by the Steam Deck because of performance or SteamOS compatibility issues will be automatically categorized as unsupported on the Steam Frame.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Reviewers analyzed more than two dozen studies involving nearly 2,000 participants who were categorized as overweight or obese.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorized
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Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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River Bend is classified as a village — instead of a city or other municipality — under Missouri law due to its small population size.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here are all nine official version of the ultimate Raging Bull ranked.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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The remarks were followed by a moment of silence, before community members grouped together to remember the teen.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hunt will have four rounds grouped by kids up to fifth grade and will run every 15 minutes.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Categorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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