reclassifying

Definition of reclassifyingnext
present participle of reclassify
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Verb
  • First, fiscal responsibility means protecting taxpayer dollars by funding core priorities Idahoans rely on, such as Infrastructure, public safety and education, while identifying waste, improving efficiency, and reducing the tax burden whenever possible.
    Mark Dee May 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
  • The problem is magnified when Hezbollah launches multiple drones at once, potentially overwhelming a system that’s not fully up to the task of identifying the incoming drones.
    Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Viewing incarceration and homelessness through a compassionate lens leads to solutions focused on rehabilitation and support, recognizing systemic causes.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • Rebuilding public trust starts with recognizing the reality that trust in law enforcement remains strong nationwide.
    Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • The bill also would require bots to respond to interactions indicating suicidal ideas or self-harm by referring them to crisis services hotlines.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Mamdani’s spokesperson declined to comment, referring the Daily News to a rep for the city’s public schools.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • According to the Farm Bureau, the number of farms filing for Chapter 12 bankruptcies jumped from 216 in 2024 to 315 in 2025, the second consecutive year that number has increased.
    The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • Miami Air International The charter-flights company ceased operations in 2020 after filing for bankruptcy.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Upload speeds aren't bad either, often clustering in the 20Mbps range—while not as high as downloads, this is highly capable for things like streaming media and online video calls.
    Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • One tanker has escaped the Strait of Hormuz and a bunch of others are clustering around the exit point, Bloomberg reports.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Reclassifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclassifying. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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