SYSTEMATIZING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

systematizing

verb

present participle of systematize

as in classifying

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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This timeline refutes the notion that classifying obesity as a disease is driven by commercial interests by drugmakers.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
In the most recent legislative session, Holscher introduced a bill to move marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, classifying it among less addictive and harmful drugs.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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Jean started organizing her daily routines around their conversations, and dreaming of their future together — a big house, a blended family, a new beginning.

— Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Here, the focus naturally turns toward organizing your thoughts, tackling errands and paying attention to the routines that shape your life.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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The neighborhood association hasn’t had much luck arranging a meeting with city officials.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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Carmella’s daughters are also razzing her for ordering seven vibrators from Amazon.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026
However, curious customers can still try some Swedish candy before the store opens by ordering through Swedish Candy Culture’s website or by ordering during a candy drop.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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