SUBCATEGORIZING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

subcategorizing

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present participle of subcategorize

as in grouping

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But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

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To streamline the private-public partnership and ensure the most rapid response to the biggest risks, Anthropic said the AI industry’s goal should be categorizing risks to ensure proper interventions both internally and from the government.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Nearly four-fifths of respondents said that gas prices present some sort of strain, with 34% categorizing it as a major strain and 44% calling it a minor strain.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

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The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued.

— Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026

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Across villages in Punjab, Sikh organizations, local activists and residents have begun organizing community screenings using copies that have circulated online.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
One of the oldest adages in organizing is that the action is in the reaction.

— Mike Gecan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

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As much as Netflix has been making moves to incorporate AI, the company has been cautious too, drawing up guidelines last August for the usage of generative-AI tools in its productions.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
But the real test now is drawing up an equivalent blueprint for Bangladesh, where Epic Group still remains deeply entrenched.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

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Democrat Troy Jackson moved one step closer to running to replace embattled Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner by filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to fundraise for a possible bid.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
The network has run on-air spots urging its viewers to support the program by filing comments with the FCC.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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