as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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Recent Examples of categorizes
Managers are asked to describe their leadership style in just three words, similar to how Netflix categorizes shows.
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Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Secretary of State’s Office categorizes spending on lobbying by industry.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Crystal Robbins, a program manager with San Diego Fire-Rescue who works with high users of emergency services, said the system sometimes struggles to handle cases like Ed’s where there is a relentless impact on family members, but for infractions that the penal code categorizes as minor.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
More Than Friends Within its vast network of relationships around the globe, the United States categorizes most of its friends as either allies or partners.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Wine Spectator assistant editor Julia Larson lauded the swanky spot for its unique approach to curation, whether that be the bar’s Wednesday night flights paired with music or its menu that categorizes styles by their taste and texture.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
The study’s list of killers categorizes Antioch High School shooter Solomon Sahmad Henderson as right-wing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Baseball Savant categorizes balls in play at 95 mph or faster as hard hit.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Secretary of State’s Office categorizes spending on lobbying by industry.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Crystal Robbins, a program manager with San Diego Fire-Rescue who works with high users of emergency services, said the system sometimes struggles to handle cases like Ed’s where there is a relentless impact on family members, but for infractions that the penal code categorizes as minor.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
More Than Friends Within its vast network of relationships around the globe, the United States categorizes most of its friends as either allies or partners.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Wine Spectator assistant editor Julia Larson lauded the swanky spot for its unique approach to curation, whether that be the bar’s Wednesday night flights paired with music or its menu that categorizes styles by their taste and texture.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
The study’s list of killers categorizes Antioch High School shooter Solomon Sahmad Henderson as right-wing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Baseball Savant categorizes balls in play at 95 mph or faster as hard hit.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorizes
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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This month, Lemme added Walmart to its retail roster, which includes Ulta, Amazon, TikTok Shop and Target, where the brand grew 100 percent in 2025 and ranks as the number-one beauty ingestible brand, said cofounder Simon Huck.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Between 1957 to 1989, Fennell moved through the department ranks as patrolman, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Automet Pleated Long-Sleeve Blouse Shoppers have praised this long-sleeve blouse for its soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric and subtle pleating on the front that distinguishes it from your average tee.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Third, the explicit focus on continual learning from human corrections during operation distinguishes it from models that require retraining to incorporate new behaviors.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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