ALPHABETIZING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

alphabetizing

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present participle of alphabetize

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For the overtime tax break, eligible workers can deduct a portion — up to $12,500 for single tax filers or $25,000 for married couples filing jointly — of qualifying overtime on their tax return.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
The public hearing was held amid some backlash against the rollout, which has sparked confusion and has had some homeowners filing legal challenges.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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This incident highlights the crucial need for early disclosure, thorough partner vetting, and prioritizing trust in data monetization strategies.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The Democratic National Committee approved its 2028 presidential nominating schedule, once again prioritizing South Carolina as the first-in-the-nation primary over Iowa and New Hampshire.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

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His campaign spent the summer ramping up fundraising, staff and organizing infrastructure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Others are organizing underground schools to fill gaps in education and collaborating closely with Afghans in exile to prepare legal action against the Taliban’s abuses.

— Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

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Many budgeting apps can support the 50/30/20 rule by automatically categorizing transactions, tracking spending and monitoring savings goals.

— Javier Simon, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Those guidelines are much more attractive to taxpayers than those categorizing their income as gambling.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 July 2026

Definition of categorizing

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