as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
categorized the questions by topic
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In the first nine months of the year 35.9%, of the 513 U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings were categorized as liquidations—lower than any of the 14 prior years.
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Participants were categorized as ‘carriers’ or ‘non-carriers’.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Start by categorizing your expenses into needs (rent, utilities, groceries) and wants (eating out, entertainment).
—Sixteen Ramos, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
National election analysts categorize the 7th District as a safe Democratic win and federal campaign finance reports show the Indiana Republican Party has not donated any funds to Republican John Schmitz, a sign this is one race the party does not expect to win.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Participants were categorized as ‘carriers’ or ‘non-carriers’.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Start by categorizing your expenses into needs (rent, utilities, groceries) and wants (eating out, entertainment).
—Sixteen Ramos, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
National election analysts categorize the 7th District as a safe Democratic win and federal campaign finance reports show the Indiana Republican Party has not donated any funds to Republican John Schmitz, a sign this is one race the party does not expect to win.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Trust is classified as a 'grantor trust' for United States federal income tax purposes, meaning the Trust itself is not subject to federal income tax.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Due to this, certain states can be classified as battleground states or swing states, meaning that they can be won by either presidential candidate.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the preseason poll that was voted on by 31 of the nation's basketball coaches, Texas was ranked fourth.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to national data compiled by Mental Health America, Arizona ranks 35th among states and Washington, D.C., based on its rate of mental illness and access to care for adults.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Takagi is currently investigating whether cats can distinguish between a foreign language and the language their humans speak.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rounding out the Top 5 was Bob’s Burgers, relegating Bluey to sixth place.Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Categorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorize. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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