reclassify

verb

Definition of reclassifynext
as in to regroup

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Recent Examples of reclassify There had been speculation for some time that Bardwell might reclassify and report to KU for the 2026-27 school year. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 New York aims to legally reclassify these operations as gambling, which would drastically increase Kalshi's tax obligations and significantly impact its profitability. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Individual states will have to reclassify LSD in this case as well. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026 One complaint involved a fan who bought Category 1 seats expecting premium views, only to have FIFA later reclassify them as Category 2 seating. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclassify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclassify
  1. regroup
  2. recategorize
  3. identify
  4. recognize
  5. refer
  6. file
  7. classify
  8. clump
Verb
  • With several injuries piling up, the Panthers will need to patch some holes, regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Tehran believes that Washington will regroup and, eventually, start fighting again.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of regroup
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  • And Blanche invoked that streamlined process to recategorize medical marijuana.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Cumming said the city refused to comply with a subpoena by trying to recategorize it as a request under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), per advice from an attorney with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of recategorize
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  • But that condition applies to all affectionate bonds and doesn’t, on its own, identify attachment.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Markings depicted on an image of a Kalinga warrior from an indigenous group in the Philippines were inaccurate and none of the artists involved in creating the mural identified as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of identify
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  • The credit ecosystem will continue to recognize these human achievements, while finding ways to appropriately recognize the contributions of their AI collaborators.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Williamson was recognized for his role in organizing the Dawson’s Creek table read held to support Van Der Beek following his colon cancer diagnosis.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Jamal was sentenced to one year of probation and referred for deportation.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Campus police referred questions to his office, which declined to provide more detail on the incident.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of refer
Verb
  • The Cornell 7 lawsuit refers to the legal document filed by an unnamed Cornell University student who accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and faced no legal consequences.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of similar lawsuits have been filed on whether cities can sue oil and gas companies over damage linked to global warming.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • The shoe is classified as a sandal style, but comes up to the knees like a boot.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • To classify the upcoming back-to-back games as a test for the cornerbacks would be an understatement.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of classify
Verb
  • This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of clump

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“Reclassify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclassify. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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