COMPARTMENTALIZES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

compartmentalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of compartmentalize

as in classifies

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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These cases aren’t about monetary damages, but instead injunctive relief—specifically, a court order that blocks the NCAA from disallowing an athlete whom the NCAA classifies as ineligible.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026
If that tech notes signs of long-term wear, corrosion or a prior bad repair, the company classifies the claim as preexisting and denies it.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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Milton-Jones ranks third in franchise history in blocks (245) and fourth in points (4,018), field goals (1,509), rebounds (1,882), steals (440) and minutes (10,384).

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
On a per-match basis, Houlihan Lokey noted, only the NFL ranks ahead of the IPL globally.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026

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According to Raman, housing policy is the key issue that distinguishes her today from the Democratic Socialists of America.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
But what distinguishes this particular iteration is the city of Portland, Maine, itself, and where this Hyatt is situated.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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Jakarta, meanwhile, is hoping not to move — there’s a risk the index provider categorizes it as a Frontier Market from an Emerging Market.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 June 2026
To Be Whole,' which teaches that the United States was founded on 'white supremacy' and categorizes individuals as 'oppressors' and 'oppressed' based only on their skin color, not their individual decisions and actions.

— Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 9 June 2026

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Pair all-white separates with a colorful flat, sculptural brooch, and understated accessories.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Halpin will oversee the studio’s global finances and report to co-CEO Mike Cavanagh, the future CEO of NBCUniversal after Comcast separates its media and technology businesses.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

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