as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
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Recent Examples of classed
In New York City, which canceled classed Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that schools would reopen for in person learning on Tuesday, raising questions about how feasible that is with snow still piled along sidewalks.
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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In creating the following list of books to be classed under the heading of essential Afghan reading, my aim was to highlight books that focus on the human.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
It was found that the video, classed as the most serious Category A offence, had been downloaded through the laptop in January 2020.
—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
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In creating the following list of books to be classed under the heading of essential Afghan reading, my aim was to highlight books that focus on the human.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
It was found that the video, classed as the most serious Category A offence, had been downloaded through the laptop in January 2020.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classed
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The Helix is classified as a Part 103 ultralight aircraft, the same regulatory class as a hang glider.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.—
Cierra Morgan
March 4,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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After Williams rallied in the second set to tie it, the 23-year-old Parry, ranked 111th in the world, took control and cruised in the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The club’s average attendance of 13,321 ranked 29th in the league.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unlike previous years in which attendees raised a hand and asked their questions one by one, this year the questions were submitted in writing and grouped by topic — such as budget, public safety and infrastructure — to be answered by category.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Why Fiberlayering Is Better Than Fibermaxxing Fiber is often grouped as soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With not a lot of airtime to transition her protagonist from reasonable to out of touch with reality, Jonas relegated much of her character’s contemplative qualities to the asides and exaggerated her more base characteristics by adding in some reckless behavior.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the Jim Crow South of the 1940s and 50s, Austin’s Black citizens were relegated east of Interstate 35.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This palm is distinguished by its edible one-inch fruit, which turns black when ripe and whose taste is likened to dates.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Classed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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