as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
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Recent Examples of classed
It was found that the video, classed as the most serious Category A offence, had been downloaded through the laptop in January 2020.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The drones were large and likely of military specification, and the incident was classed as a hybrid attack by Irish officials, according to the Irish news outlet The Journal, which cited security services in the country.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
After initially being classified as a sudden death report, the investigation is now being classed as a murder case, the outlet stated, citing local police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
With its refined silhouette, subtle logo detailing, and classic colors—from black to a fall-ready burgundy—the elegant accessory can be dressed down for coffee runs and classed up for date nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Both the Maldives and Equatorial Guinea are classed as level two.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Hong Kong was last battered by a super typhoon in September 2023, when Saola, classed as one of Hong Kong’s strongest-ever storms, halted flight operations for all airlines for 20 hours.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The researchers were interested in four music types classed as joyful, soft, stirring (passionate) and sad.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
At the start of the summer of 2024, media reports claimed Garnacho had been classed as one of the club’s three ‘untouchable’ players that not even the largest transfer fee would prise from Old Trafford.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The drones were large and likely of military specification, and the incident was classed as a hybrid attack by Irish officials, according to the Irish news outlet The Journal, which cited security services in the country.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
After initially being classified as a sudden death report, the investigation is now being classed as a murder case, the outlet stated, citing local police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
With its refined silhouette, subtle logo detailing, and classic colors—from black to a fall-ready burgundy—the elegant accessory can be dressed down for coffee runs and classed up for date nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Both the Maldives and Equatorial Guinea are classed as level two.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Hong Kong was last battered by a super typhoon in September 2023, when Saola, classed as one of Hong Kong’s strongest-ever storms, halted flight operations for all airlines for 20 hours.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The researchers were interested in four music types classed as joyful, soft, stirring (passionate) and sad.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
At the start of the summer of 2024, media reports claimed Garnacho had been classed as one of the club’s three ‘untouchable’ players that not even the largest transfer fee would prise from Old Trafford.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classed
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends the mountain lions (Puma concolor couguar) in certain regions should be classified as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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None of the documents were classified.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the regular season, Pro Football Focus ranked the Broncos’ offensive line as the best in the NFL.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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They are being penalized for their weak non-conference schedule, which KenPom ranked 362nd out of 365 Division I teams and included three games against Division II opponents.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In it, Bonta grouped Elk Grove with other communities with battered housing reputations.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This pattern is re-enforced by the chart (below) of the squad grouped by positions.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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As large banks buy fintechs that sit upstream in the customer journey, smaller institutions risk being relegated to commodity roles, holding deposits or providing loans only after the most valuable data and engagement have already been captured elsewhere.—
Pam Kaur,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Part Two were relegated to wins in the technical categories.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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It’s distinguished by terracotta roof shingles, off-white stucco walls and glass-block windows framed by palms and planter boxes.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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The count distinguished between people living on the street and people living in shelters — both were counted as being homeless.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Classed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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