CLASSIFYING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

classifying

verb

present participle of classify

as in ranking

to arrange or assign according to type classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity

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as in organizing

to put into a particular arrangement classify the information you got from the Internet by source

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Recent Examples of classifying In the most recent legislative session, Holscher introduced a bill to move marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, classifying it among less addictive and harmful drugs. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 The council concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support classifying obesity as a disease. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 This decision, consistent with a prior ruling, indicates a narrow judicial interpretation, classifying ready-to-grow cuttings as regulated cannabis plants. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 About a week before Illinois passed its law classifying prediction markets as sports betting operators, the CFTC proposed new rulemaking that lays out how the commission would manage its exclusive control over regulating these markets. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 The British meteorological service has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in the days forward, classifying the coming wave as a risk to life. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 May 2026

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No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of ranking

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Across villages in Punjab, Sikh organizations, local activists and residents have begun organizing community screenings using copies that have circulated online.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
One of the oldest adages in organizing is that the action is in the reaction.

— Mike Gecan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of organizing

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Within the past year or two, Microsoft made this chip distinction the distinguishing trait between consumer and business Surface models.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
The right to support and elect candidates for political office is a distinguishing feature of democracy.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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The two governments had been involved in arranging the game, with cricket seen as a means of strengthening the relationship between the countries.

— Dominic Fifield, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Additionally, avoiding social media posts about travel and arranging for mail collection and trash removal prevents advertising an empty house.

— Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of arranging

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For even better results, try hydrozoning, which involves grouping plants by their water needs.

— Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of grouping

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Insider tip If a full villa is not in the cards, look at one of the mid-tier suites and then lean heavily into in-room dining; ordering an omakase-style spread plus cocktails to your room is one of the most fun ways to use this hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Summer House Canada follows Hayu earlier ordering its first original series, The Real Housewives of London, which was recently renewed for a second season.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

Definition of ordering

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Currently, basic Medicare, the public health insurer of many adults over 65, does not cover grab bars, categorizing them like nonslip flooring or bathtub seats as convenience items rather than medical necessities.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
To streamline the private-public partnership and ensure the most rapid response to the biggest risks, Anthropic said the AI industry’s goal should be categorizing risks to ensure proper interventions both internally and from the government.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Definition of categorizing

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Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.

— Dominic Chu, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Definition of relegating

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