1
as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity
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2
as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classify
The study recently published in the journal Geology is nearly 10 years in the making and focuses on a meteorite classified as NWA 12593.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
The new work also allowed the team to classify two other arthropods from the same time period.
—Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
While the dog's case was reported by a veterinarian in Texas, the animal lives in New Mexico, the USDA classified as a New Mexico case.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 June 2026
How a lump sum gets classified, however, can vary from one court and state to the next, so state law matters significantly here.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
The new work also allowed the team to classify two other arthropods from the same time period.
—Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
While the dog's case was reported by a veterinarian in Texas, the animal lives in New Mexico, the USDA classified as a New Mexico case.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 June 2026
How a lump sum gets classified, however, can vary from one court and state to the next, so state law matters significantly here.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
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Years ago, then-assistant coach Mikie Nardi was asked to rank Brunson in the pantheon of great Villanova guards.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Sixth Street has $130 billion in assets under management, while Dell is worth $225 billion, according to Forbes, and ranks as the sixth-richest person on the planet.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The Shanghai Remakes event, organized by Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), will see each company talk up the Asian market remake potential of their title for 10 minutes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The Gemini new moon helps you to distinguish chemistry from compatibility.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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How to Make Homemade Croutons In the Oven Preheat the oven to 450°F and arrange the rack in the middle position.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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There were standards in place outlining specific personal protective equipment that should have been worn, and where to eat, and those are usually categorized in different levels.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Consumers no longer categorize their shopping journeys into separate and tidy compartments.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents and base personnel tracked two suspects while ordering residents to shelter in place, then discovered 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl inside the deserted vehicle.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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While guests can still order from their full beer menu, KC Bier said guests should expect a limited menu of food for matches during the brewery’s busiest hours, like on weekends.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Elishi said in April 2023 that the Islanders have to make their own beds every morning, though that job was often relegated to the boys.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The Kennedy Center’s calendar for July and beyond is sparse, with events largely relegated to the weekends.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The public obviously cannot know every factor that went into the Artemis III crew decision, and to the astronauts themselves, flight assignments are part of their workplace life, like getting grouped together for projects are at our own jobs.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Agentic marketing gets grouped with categories that operate very differently.—
Manick Bhan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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