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systematizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of systematize
as in classifies
to put into a particular arrangement Carl Linnaeus was the first to systematize the plant and animal kingdoms by creating a uniform system for naming genera and species of organisms

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  1. classifies
  2. arranges
  3. orders
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  • The coal initiative also applies only to facilities Ralph Lauren classifies as in scope.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, over 4,500 units the city classifies as affordable — nearly 16% — sit empty.
    — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of classifies
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  • The team’s creepiest and most contented member is Xavier Von Erck (Matthew Maher), an online vigilante who arranges the show’s meetups, spending his days and nights fishing around in online chat rooms.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • AmaWaterways arranges pre- and post-cruise stays of several nights in both cities with luxury accommodations, cultural exploration led by local experts, and transfers between hotel and ship.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of arranges
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  • The law orders the California Public Utilities Commission to create special requirements and rates for data centers’ use of electricity, including the costs for new power and for infrastructure upgrades.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The action is that the user orders dinner, uploads a photo or completes a weekly challenge.
    — Michal Rahamim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Systematizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematizes. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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