CATEGORIZED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

categorized

verb

past tense of categorize

as in classified

to arrange or assign according to type categorized the questions by topic

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Recent Examples of categorized Images get treated and categorized one way; PDFs another; text notes another. — David Pierce, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 Shigella infections categorized as extensively drug-resistant, or XDR, are rising. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Several of those rides are categorized as hypercoasters – like Goliath –– rides made of steel with a height of more than 200 feet. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Ten out of 16 districts in Yemen are categorized as being at emergency levels of food insecurity, the WFP said. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Brisk walking, light cycling, doubles tennis and household chores such as vacuuming, mopping and mowing the lawn were categorized as moderate activity; vigorous activity included jogging, fast cycling, singles tennis and aerobics. — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Junk Cleaner reports on the amount of free storage available and lists large files categorized as Images, Videos, and Other. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The early menu structure was fascinating, with ingredients categorized by their preparation, centered around meats and vegetables organized by their preparation (roasted, braised, sautéed) and meant to be mixed and matched a la carte. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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The Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office determined Buck died from a gunshot wound and her death was classified as a homicide, the agency said.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Roughly 10 to 15% of all lung cancer cases are classified as a small cell carcinoma.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

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In just the last two years, the team won back-to-back championships and ranked among the league’s top three most expensive payrolls.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
As things stand, Boise State is the only team ranked in the AP Top 25, indicating that the Broncos are in the driver’s seat.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

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That broader attention makes precise terminology useful when different medications are grouped under the GLP-1 label.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Although System of a Down is often grouped with the nu metal bands that dominated heavy music at the time, including Korn and Limp Bizkit, Malakian never saw the band as fitting neatly into any genre.

— Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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