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
His current whereabouts remain unknown, and he has been classified as a fugitive by Tampa police.
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 20 June 2025
The size and number of operatives abroad of both the Quds Force and the Ministry of Intelligence’s operatives are classified, but estimates put the Ministry of Intelligence at around 30,000 personnel and the Quds Force at anything from 10,000 to 21,000.
—Nakissa Jahanbani, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The closed nature of immigration courts, classified as civil, is not required by law.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Manatees are classified by the federal government as a threatened species.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 20 June 2025
The size and number of operatives abroad of both the Quds Force and the Ministry of Intelligence’s operatives are classified, but estimates put the Ministry of Intelligence at around 30,000 personnel and the Quds Force at anything from 10,000 to 21,000.
—Nakissa Jahanbani, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The closed nature of immigration courts, classified as civil, is not required by law.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Manatees are classified by the federal government as a threatened species.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
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The Stallions finished 18-3 and ranked No. 2 in the nation after their 6-5 loss to rival Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Marchand was still an expert in that department last season, drawing 32 penalties in all, which ranked sixth in the league.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Speaking to me over Zoom, Boyle explains how this smartphone array, organized in a half-circle, lets the director capture complex action scenes from multiple angles at once.—
Jake Kleinman,
Wired News,
20 June 2025
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The Journal reported a luxury wedding with 200 guests such as Bezos’ costs about $4 million, citing Jamie Simon, director of events at luxury planning firm Banana Split, which organized the multiday wedding between Sofia Richie Grainge and Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge in 2023.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But protesters said President Trump’s decision is symbolic of America’s role in Israel’s broader retaliatory military campaign, one that’s killed more than 55,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Savvy operators are beginning to distinguish between short-term curiosity spend and deeper, more sustainable value.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter has rushed to arrange a commission vote, ratifying it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Attentive staffers will be on hand for towel drops and spritz refills, as well as to help arrange water sports or beach games.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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This led us to examine the similarities and themes that could be used to categorize these 37 sports industry revenue segments into an organizational structure.—
Dennis Howard,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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Doctors categorize it as early, middle, or late based on affected cognitive areas and support needed, aiding future planning.—
Nawab John Dar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Saturday’s strikes raised immediate questions about the extent of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East and about Trump’s authority to order the bombings without congressional approval.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil greeted friends and spoke briefly to reporters Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey a day after a judge ordered his release from a federal immigration facility in Louisiana.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in April with seven games remaining.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The other half, the humanistic component that transforms good organizations into great ones and sustainable success into legacy, has been relegated to the background, often dismissed as too soft, too unmeasurable, or too idealistic for serious business consideration.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Participants are grouped by age for deeper learning, and the day concludes with families coming together for a closing reflection and discussion.—
Kristal Brent Zook,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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The most obvious expression of that chemistry, for those who watched the team throughout the season, is how the players group up around whatever player is conducting a walk-off interview and finish it with a round of barking.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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