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
Has that ability to compartmentalize your emotions ever not served you well?
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Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025
But a different kind of compartmentalizing going on, yeah.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Privacy policies and technical controls should work in tandem to redact, compartmentalize and safeguard all customer data.
—Khash Kiani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This was a clear signal that Russia’s attempts to compartmentalize the Ukrainian war and to normalize ties in other areas had failed.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025
But a different kind of compartmentalizing going on, yeah.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Privacy policies and technical controls should work in tandem to redact, compartmentalize and safeguard all customer data.
—Khash Kiani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This was a clear signal that Russia’s attempts to compartmentalize the Ukrainian war and to normalize ties in other areas had failed.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartmentalize
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Researchers classified Claude interactions by purpose — work, education, personal use — and then explored how AI was being deployed within work tasks.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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They're classified as hexapods and are more closely related to crustaceans rather than insects, despite their appearance.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The top three were ranked good, better, and best after the coach's signature catchphrase.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Happily for those who do want alcohol, the team didn't relegate their care and creativity to the boozeless drinks—the menu has hits from top to bottom.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Jan. 2026
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At this point, should humanity just be relegated to the irradiated scrapheap?—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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Scott has distinguished herself among the biggest individual donors by giving large, unrestricted gifts to nonprofits, often with a focus on equity or social justice.—
Thalia Beaty,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Still, his is not a name that the average person might distinguish from the reindeer.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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Marijuana is still categorized as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Most could be categorized as classic American fare, with some Italian American and Mexican-inspired dishes sprinkled in.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Compartmentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartmentalize. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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