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
Though this was not classified as a second Tommy John procedure, that rehab experience will be valuable.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Jose Luis Magana/AP/File Being classified as delinquent, too, carries costs for borrowers.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Migraine headaches are predominantly classified as either migraine without aura or migraine with aura, with a few rare subtypes of migraine with aura.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025
Lowe noted that if a digital asset is classified as a commodity, then it is regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 May 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Jose Luis Magana/AP/File Being classified as delinquent, too, carries costs for borrowers.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Migraine headaches are predominantly classified as either migraine without aura or migraine with aura, with a few rare subtypes of migraine with aura.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025
Lowe noted that if a digital asset is classified as a commodity, then it is regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
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According to African crime research, last year, South Africa was ranked the most dangerous country on the continent, with one of the world’s highest homicide rates.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Our top deals include LED floodlights that rank high in safety, ambient string lights, hanging lanterns, versatile in-ground lights for pathways and gardens, and more.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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White farmers are often rendered defenseless because South Africa banned private gun possession and disbanded mutual protection cooperatives organized by farmers in the past, Genocide Watch explained.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Thus, Israel’s defense establishment formulated a war concept that distinguished between terrorists and the civilian population in Gaza and strived to cause significant damage to Hamas, even if not to destroy every last Hamas fighter.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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The headaches typically occur on the same side as the tumor or cyst and can be challenging for healthcare providers to distinguish from a true headache disorder.6 What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Migraine?—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Clinics often arrange hotel stays and local transfers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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At Emery’s request, the club arranged a warm-weather camp in Dubai during the March international break, including a couple of friendlies against local teams.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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According to a GoFundMe page set up in her name, Phelan was eventually diagnosed with a grade 4 malignant brain tumor that was categorized as a glioma, a growth of cells that starts in the brain or spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The researchers categorized species by class and climate change risks, designated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
20 May 2025
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One carried a 23-month sentence, and the other ordered five years of probation and a $200,000 fine, per AP.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Williams ordered Attorney General Uthmeier and other defendants to promptly notify police agencies.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The subtle hum of intricate mechanics, the remarkably articulate gesture of a synthetic limb, the disquieting echo of human movement – humanoid robots are no longer relegated to the realm of fiction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The clinic — the Coachella Valley’s only full-service fertility center and IVF lab, according to its website — had been relegated to a crime scene.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The centers were organized by geographic location—the 25 states with the most facilities were ranked individually, while facilities from remaining states were grouped into four regions.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The platform seems to group this music in a similar basket.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
21 May 2025
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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