SUBCATEGORIZE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

subcategorize

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as in to categorize

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Countrywide, wine, beer, spirits and other newer forms of alcohol are categorized according to beverage type and are taxed often regardless of actual alcohol content or other states’ policies.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of categorize

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The Education Department initially classified only 11 fields as professional, leaving out areas including nursing, physical therapy and education.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of classify

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Sinner melting in the French heat can be largely compartmentalized as another case of his struggles in such conditions.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 27 June 2026
While some working Americans find relief in a work routine, others struggle to compartmentalize their grief.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026

Definition of compartmentalize

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Work-permit levels for TPS were set in 1990 and the complex method for determining whether someone qualifies for asylum was codified in 1996.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
If the tax changes are not codified by ordinance, they could theoretically be reversed swiftly by the next county executive after LeVota’s exit on January 1, 2027.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Definition of codify

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Garments are still assessed by hand, graded using inconsistent standards and traded through disconnected networks with little pricing transparency, the company said.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Brungardt said that the city’s regulations allow grading work to begin on a construction site before any site plans are approved.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of grade

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Weave in open storage elements like cubbies—essential for keeping shoes and boots accessible and organized.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
The flight follows additional aid deliveries from Ecuador and continuing relief efforts organized in Spain, where public institutions, businesses and charitable organizations have raised more than $11 million for earthquake victims.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

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