SUBCATEGORIZE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

subcategorize

verb

as in to categorize

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And, although Ormund has been described as the show’s new villain, Norton isn’t sure his character is so easy to categorize.

— Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Clinical guidelines from the National Institutes of Health categorize alcohol withdrawal by the following key progression stages.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of categorize

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So far, only one track that can be classified as K-pop has climbed all the way to the peak position of the Radio Songs chart.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of classify

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Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Deal Leave it to Lenovo to class up the Chromebook in a whole new way, giving it a stunning OLED display, a luxe-feeling all-metal chassis made out of durable aluminum polycarbonate, and incredible AI performance.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
Canal+ said the deal reaffirmed its commitment to its founding principle of supporting the French cultural exception, under which cinema is classed as a creative art form that requires a specific approach to funding, support and distribution.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026

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Handwriting often produces stronger learning outcomes than typing.

— James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The keyboard is small and doesn't make typing easier or more accurate in my experience; the square-ish screen doesn't provide enough real estate for many apps; and its slow processor limits the phone's performance.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

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China has now codified that drive in a sweeping new ethnic unity law, which came into force July 1.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The law for the first time codified an offense of foreign interference in things like elections and freedom of speech, the government said.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 July 2026

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Dozens of colleges resorted to pass/fail grading during the Covid-19 crisis, but have since retuned to traditional grading.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
When asked broadly what concerns exist currently within the hobby, numerous company leaders pointed directly to PSA’s backlog and pricing concerns without even being asked about the grading company.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of grade

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That win did not sit well with labor leaders throughout the country, who had hoped to expand upon their already-vast California union ranks through organizing rideshare drivers.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Gone are the days of wrestling an overstuffed suitcase—my compression packing cubes help maximize every inch of space and keep everything organized.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

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