as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
we shouldn't compartmentalize the students into such restrictive categories as scholar and athlete, which are not mutually exclusive
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Recent Examples of compartmentalize
Waldorf’s job, treating critical patients in the intensive care unit, had taught her to compartmentalize, to stay cool under pressure.
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Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
Which brings us back to Tryfman’s own ability to compartmentalize her own views from what one expects from a judge.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Cinema is no longer compartmentalized.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
So that unit is completely compartmentalized from other patients.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
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Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
Which brings us back to Tryfman’s own ability to compartmentalize her own views from what one expects from a judge.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Cinema is no longer compartmentalized.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
So that unit is completely compartmentalized from other patients.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for compartmentalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartmentalize
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Those with motors of a certain size are legally classified as mopeds or motorcycles and cannot legally be ridden by anyone younger than age 16.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Central Pennsylvania don't have a criminal record and are classified as low-security detainees, said Deluzio, who lives in Fox Chapel and represents parts of Allegheny County and all of Beaver County.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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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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Carolina has used a relatively strict two-man rotation at the position under head coach Dave Canales, so Etienne is going to need to carve out a role on offense in specific packages or be relegated to return duties, similar to his rookie season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Then came an unexpected January benching for Clarkson, who was relegated to the bench as Brown opted for Landry Shamet to fill in those minutes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
3 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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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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“Compartmentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartmentalize. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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