Thesaurus results for CATEGORIES

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one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension

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Recent Examples of categories This study found an association between certain BMI categories and lower mortality. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Across all categories, the beds deserve special mention—exceptionally comfortable, with soft bedding and supportive pillows that punch well above the price point. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 The museum’s statement lists the same personal information identified in the complaint as having been compromised, and added that categories of data varied across individuals. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The format overtook long-form video in average daily use, ranking second among audiovisual categories. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 The defense, which also received an influx of talent through the portal, hopes to improve on finishing near the bottom of the conference in scoring, rushing and passing defense categories. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Nominations in two dozen categories will be unveiled on Tuesday, January 19. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Women heavily lead or outnumber men in high-engagement categories like true crime, relationships, self-improvement, and society-and-culture. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The study evaluated customer satisfaction with various airport lounges across eight categories, including the value of the experience, the staff, the lounges’ food and drinks and their cleanliness and upkeep. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

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Using modern game design software, students create different types of video games including arcade, role-playing and first-person shooter games.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition, Flock started requiring users to enter specific case numbers and offense types associated with each search.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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The number of vehicles on the streets involved in deliveries of all kinds have exploded, and people are crying out for better and clearer regulations to ensure safety.

— Jessica Walker, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Podcasters and best-selling authors Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur take readers on a wild, world-wide adventure of main events, mostly sports of all kinds.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026