subcategorize

Definition of subcategorizenext

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Verb
  • The lawsuit claims that Missouri lawmakers used no rational basis to categorize which counties qualified for a 5% cap, a freeze or neither.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
  • There is a long history of women's pain being dismissed by doctors, incorrectly categorized as period pain or rooted in psychological distress.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The fire is classified as accidental.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.
    Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Senior pitcher Ben Reilly likes to compartmentalize his dual role for Andrew.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Jim learned how to compartmentalize his feelings to survive amid the uncertainty of what was ailing his daughter.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • European powers have rallied behind Cyprus, a member of the European Union, since the attack on the RAF Akrotiri base, which is classed as a British Overseas Territory.
    Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
  • In general, the singers class up the production.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The latest version of this AI music maker doesn’t even require you to type in lyrics.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And Congress later codified that understanding in the 1940s, '50s and '60s.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Evanston has affirmed its commitment to advancing economic opportunity for Black residents since the Reparations Committee was codified in November 2020.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for celebrating the holiday.
    Jason Pierce, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Efforts are now underway to organize residents and explore legal options.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The 21st Arbor Day celebration was organized by Harford County to plant native trees throughout the County.
    The Aegis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Subcategorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcategorize. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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