1
as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity
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2
as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classify
The latest data from Netanyahu's office published last month said 50 hostages remained in the enclave, 28 of whom were classified as dead.
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Hemp was once a primary American textile—during World War II, it was classified as a strategic material and widely used to make rope, canvas and webbing for the U.S. Navy.
—Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
The California Department of Forestry and Fire is in charge of classifying the severity of fire hazard in areas in California.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
More than half of the cases — 417 — were classified as immigration violations.
—Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Hemp was once a primary American textile—during World War II, it was classified as a strategic material and widely used to make rope, canvas and webbing for the U.S. Navy.
—Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
The California Department of Forestry and Fire is in charge of classifying the severity of fire hazard in areas in California.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
More than half of the cases — 417 — were classified as immigration violations.
—Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
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Oklahoma’s defense ranked 29th in points allowed (21.5 ppg) nationally last season and sixth in the SEC for average yards against (318.2).—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory ranks Florida among the top five states for solar potential.—
Mark McNees,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, aims to revitalize the area and attract Asian businesses.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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While complex Search algorithms organize traditional results page, Web Guide results will be sorted by a custom version of Gemini AI.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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The returning echoes are instantly analyzed by onboard AI to distinguish between debris, rocks, and soft tissue which would likely indicate a human body.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Goleman’s work popularized the idea that a high EQ could distinguish great leaders from merely smart ones.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The team categorized people into four groups: Inactive (no weekly exercise), insufficiently active (less than 150 minutes per week), weekend warriors (150-plus minutes per week, in one to two sessions) and regularly active (15-plus minutes spread across three or more sessions).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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The participants then filled out a questionnaire, which enabled the scientists to categorize each person as a pessimist or optimist.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Fans can order custom looks — and tiny accessories to match — at their local David's Bridal store by making an appointment with the alterations team, according to a press release.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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For a low-calorie, sugar-free option, order a Caffè Misto with 2% milk or a non-dairy milk, like coconut or almond milk.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The drive to save lives cannot be relegated to historical oddity.—
David Miliband,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Hamilton, mostly relegated to low-leverage situations after some early-season struggles, had the Yankees down, 2-0, before recording an out, as Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña Jr. followed Jurickson Profar’s leadoff single with RBI doubles.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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The ducks all grouped together in front of the bride and groom, seemingly ready to pose for photos too.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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One caveat is that earnings reports tend to be grouped by industry, and the stats and narrative can change as different sectors take their turn in the hot seat.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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