as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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Recent Examples of categorize
Peas Peas are starchy vegetables that are also categorized as legumes.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.
—Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
El Niño events are categorized by weak, moderate, strong, and very strong events.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Felicia Escobar Carrillo, former USCIS chief of staff under the Biden administration, said USCIS began publicly tracking the number of applications submitted - but not categorized - in 2023.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.
—Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
El Niño events are categorized by weak, moderate, strong, and very strong events.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Felicia Escobar Carrillo, former USCIS chief of staff under the Biden administration, said USCIS began publicly tracking the number of applications submitted - but not categorized - in 2023.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a classification that reflects both the remaining threats facing the animals and the significant progress conservation efforts have made.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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His athletic metrics rank among some of the best in recent years.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dugger was ranked as the 365th-best overall prospect by ESPN and was tabbed as the 25th-best linebacker in a New York Times special draft section.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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At times, the line between Blue Hills and McCrory’s political office became difficult to distinguish.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Categorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorize. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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