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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The Lebanese army said several of its soldiers, including a high-ranking officer, were killed in an Israeli strike.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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As chair and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 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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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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The film has been categorized as semi-autobiographical in nature for The Parent Trap director.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Police categorized what happened to Mack as a misdemeanor simple assault, the incident report shows.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Under pressure from the officer on the phone, Sandra, her fiancé, and other employees at the establishment are ordered to put Becky through a series of increasingly exploitative and humiliating experiences — all in the name of upholding the law.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Towns had been relegated to the bench for most of the first half in a game the Spurs dominated from the start.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Given his size and lackluster speed, Ballinger has been relegated to first base duties to date.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Organization of the breweries will return to grouping by geographic regions.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Hybrid fullback/tight end Jack Westover spent more time in-line than in the backfield, and started multiple team periods, including the very first in a 12 personnel grouping with Henry.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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