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
Right now, doctors begin to classify metabolic shifts or prediabetes when glucose levels in the blood exceed 5.7%, with no information as to why the abnormality exists.
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Jia Jung, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball both classify the North Carolina Senate race as a pure toss-up.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
But while Hubbard has been classified as TikTok’s villain of the week, what’s emerged in the wreckage of his comments section and the drama breakdowns is the biggest and defining paradox of the influencer ecosystem.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.
—CBS News, 14 July 2025
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Jia Jung, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball both classify the North Carolina Senate race as a pure toss-up.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
But while Hubbard has been classified as TikTok’s villain of the week, what’s emerged in the wreckage of his comments section and the drama breakdowns is the biggest and defining paradox of the influencer ecosystem.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.
—CBS News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
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The Cleveland Browns quarterback ranks first among NFL rookies for merchandise sales, according to data from Fanatics that tracks sales of jerseys and other apparel from its network of sites, including NFL Shop.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite this, New York still ranks in the bottom-third of teams based on fielding percentage at .985, which is the same mark as in 2024.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Small enough to easily fit beneath the airplane seat in front of you, this lightweight laptop backpack is intentionally designed with three roomy pockets to keep your belongings organized and accessible, effectively streamlining the TSA process.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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This effort emerged from the activism on college campuses that produced the creation of groups such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which was formed in 1960 and was known for organizing sit-ins and the Freedom Summer voter outreach project in 1964.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't distinguish between militants and civilians and operates under the Hamas government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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What truly distinguishes Gunn is his commitment to uplifting fellow photographers.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
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Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Listening For Understanding, Not Agreement One of the biggest barriers to effective listening is our tendency to evaluate what's being said—to mentally categorize it as right or wrong, useful or irrelevant, aligned with our views or opposed to them.—
Heather Heefner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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On August 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorized the recall as Class II.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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After being found not guilty, a judge ordered him committed to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Saline for a period of at most 60 days.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Beth Mead, having lost her footing and touched the ball twice while converting the initial penalty, was ordered to retake it (a legacy of the furore involving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last season).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Although Lollapalooza has long booked electronic artists, they’re typically relegated to Perry’s stage, including headliners.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other streaming platforms, new Neon film releases on Hulu aren’t relegated to a specific day.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Only states and counties with full data and populations over 200,000 were included, with counties grouped by size for comparison.—
Evan Moore
August 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the Blum galleries, Silverman has grouped certain pieces that take on additional totemic power together, as well as individual pieces that stand out, positioned around the room, on the floor, on a platform, or on a shelf.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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