RECLASSIFY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

reclassify

verb

Definition of reclassify

as in to regroup

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Recent Examples of reclassify There had been speculation for some time that Bardwell might reclassify and report to KU for the 2026-27 school year. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 New York aims to legally reclassify these operations as gambling, which would drastically increase Kalshi's tax obligations and significantly impact its profitability. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Individual states will have to reclassify LSD in this case as well. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026 One complaint involved a fan who bought Category 1 seats expecting premium views, only to have FIFA later reclassify them as Category 2 seating. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclassify

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With several injuries piling up, the Panthers will need to patch some holes, regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.

— Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Tehran believes that Washington will regroup and, eventually, start fighting again.

— Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of regroup

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And Blanche invoked that streamlined process to recategorize medical marijuana.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Cumming said the city refused to comply with a subpoena by trying to recategorize it as a request under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), per advice from an attorney with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of recategorize

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But that condition applies to all affectionate bonds and doesn’t, on its own, identify attachment.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
Markings depicted on an image of a Kalinga warrior from an indigenous group in the Philippines were inaccurate and none of the artists involved in creating the mural identified as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of identify

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The credit ecosystem will continue to recognize these human achievements, while finding ways to appropriately recognize the contributions of their AI collaborators.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Williamson was recognized for his role in organizing the Dawson’s Creek table read held to support Van Der Beek following his colon cancer diagnosis.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognize

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Reached by phone, Rossi referred questions to an agency spokesperson, who did not respond to a request for comment.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the subway system, referred questions about the incident to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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Governments from largely blue-leaning areas around the country have filed similar lawsuits seeking damages that could total billions of dollars, part of a wave of legal action worldwide seeking to leverage action through the courts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The applications are filed by managing partner Carlos Solorzano-Smith of Aspen Hospitality Group.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of file

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This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

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