RECLASSIFY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

reclassify

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Definition of reclassify

as in to regroup

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Recent Examples of reclassify Once the nominations are announced, there’s a whole different story about how many of these shows will actually win an Emmy after the Academy reclassified the category as an area award, which could result in multiple winners. — Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2026 One big wild card is Kohl Rosario, who was the most efficient scorer on the EYBL circuit last year before reclassifying to the Class of 2025. — Cj Moore june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The job market hasn’t disappeared but has been quietly reclassified as a service economy, with the candidate as the customer. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 Pluto was long considered our ninth planet, but in 2006 the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet. — CBS News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclassify

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Justice for Wyandotte, one of the main teams organizing volunteers to rebuild and restore parts of the city that are still without power, is taking Monday to regroup before continuing mutual aid efforts on Tuesday.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
But before the Maratha camp could regroup with their base in Delhi, Durrani crossed the Yamuna on October 25, 1760, cutting off the camp from Delhi and placing it under a state of siege in the town of Panipat.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 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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Authorities in the criminal complaint identified the three as 47-year-old Jose Rivera, his 5-year-old nephew Andrew and his 2-year-old niece Arlette.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
The plant, which has not been identified for security reasons, was forced to close for four days because of the infiltration, the report said.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of identify

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The honorees, recognized for their craftsmanship, service and dedication within the property department and the broader production community in entertainment, were announced Tuesday.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The following year, she was recognized with the prestigious Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for her decades of charitable efforts, which also include her foundation’s Imagination Library, a monthly book gifting program for children under five.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognize

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The Jefferson County Public School Board has voted to refer two mill levies to voters in November.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The records say Fang solicited campaign contributions from associates and referred prospective interns to Swalwell’s congressional office.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of refer

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Grieco and Thirteen Lune were dropped from the lawsuit filed March 4, plaintiff Relevance Ventures and legal representation for Grieco confirmed Wednesday.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO filed an objection with the New York bankruptcy court, saying that former employees would be put at risk if confidential work information were released.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of file

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The blaze was quickly upgraded to a third-alarm fire, which is classified as a major emergency that requires a high level of response.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The ranking measures the most popular tracks classified as both Latin and rhythm, according to Billboard, with the melding of the styles encompassing pieces of other subgenres as well, including reggaeton and Latin hip-hop.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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