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
Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
The company released a partial patch in September, classifying pixnapping as CVE-2025-48561.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
And following the team's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, the 28-year-old had strikingly little to say that would classify as a hint about his desires.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
These wind gusts are as strong as what a tropical storm produces, despite this storm not being classified as one.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
The company released a partial patch in September, classifying pixnapping as CVE-2025-48561.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
And following the team's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, the 28-year-old had strikingly little to say that would classify as a hint about his desires.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
These wind gusts are as strong as what a tropical storm produces, despite this storm not being classified as one.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
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Leeds United find themselves in the opposite camp, ranking bottom in big-chance conversion rate after converting just three of 17 such opportunities.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The personal finance website recently ranked the best baseball cities in America in 2025, based on team performance, ticket prices and other factors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the schoolyard is in progress, the school’s environmental specialist and garden coordinator are getting students outside, growing plants and on field trips, while organizing curriculum with an environmental focus.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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One was a 19-year-old university student from Kharkiv named Anna Kovalenko, who recently organized a series of musical and artistic gatherings called Imagination Space that drew hundreds of participants.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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The natural springs have long been known as Berkeley Springs, and when the post office needed to distinguish between two Baths in Virginia—West Virginia didn’t become a state until 1863—the town decided to more formally adopt the springs’ name.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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But in a market where definitional confusion obscures risk and competitive tensions drive narratives, distinguishing signal from noise is increasingly critical and difficult.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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There, McIlroy was seen posing for photos with several of his trophies arranged on the basalt rocks, paying tribute to a season that many consider his most meaningful of all time.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Goodwin was sentenced to prison in May for arranging the plot with a Florida inmate.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The spreadsheet and case notes either lack enough detail or contain none at all to categorize.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Another user, who said they are categorized as essential and are still going into the office, said in a post that their team had set up a food pantry in the office for colleagues who might struggle to afford essentials while not getting paid.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Be mindful of sugar intake when ordering coffee or preparing your own at home.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has ordered a nonprofit waterfowl sanctuary to kill dozens of flightless ducks and geese on its property within 30 days, citing the facility's lack of proper licensure and amenities.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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In defence, the signings of Jules Kounde and Christensen relegated Garcia to a secondary role.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sora 2 remains at the top of the free iPhone apps chart on the Apple App Store, with ChatGPT now relegated to second place.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most of all, though, the receivers are often simply around each other, which is not always common for a position grouping in the NFL.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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By grouping her students according to their sign and ruling element, Prouse found a clever way to create a classroom that felt both welcoming and balanced, setting the tone for connection and community.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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