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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Recent Examples of degree
In Columbus, the temperatures today, July 23, will reach 91 degrees.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Heat index values are expected to rise to 105-110 degrees.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
To stay within a 1.5 degree Celsius trajectory—achieving a 45 percent reduction by 2030—the sector would need to reduce emissions from 0.944 Gt in 2023 to 0.489 Gt by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
National Weather Service warns of smoke, dangerous heat Forecasters and national Arizona parks officials have been issuing warnings over dangerous weather conditions in the last few days as temperatures reach over 110 degrees.
—CBS News, 12 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Heat index values are expected to rise to 105-110 degrees.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
To stay within a 1.5 degree Celsius trajectory—achieving a 45 percent reduction by 2030—the sector would need to reduce emissions from 0.944 Gt in 2023 to 0.489 Gt by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
National Weather Service warns of smoke, dangerous heat Forecasters and national Arizona parks officials have been issuing warnings over dangerous weather conditions in the last few days as temperatures reach over 110 degrees.
—CBS News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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The couple's son was born on Tuesday, July 29, in Albany, New York, weighing 8 lbs., 13 oz., and measuring 20 inches long.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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All levels of hotels will see an increase in business, but upper tier properties will naturally be the most desirable.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Slow, diaphragmatic breathing can help bring down stress levels—even in the bathroom.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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The next chapter of paradise will soon be unveiled to future homeowners in this one-of-a-kind luxury destination.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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That was the start of her chapter as a serial entrepreneur, later scaling her sustainable food app Too Good to Go to a massive success.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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The Lake County school district has 35 positions funded with that federal money, and the Osceola County school district could have lost $6 million.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Trump endorsed Gruters at the end of a post about current RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who is expected to step down from his position to seek a soon-to-be-open seat in the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Live, in-store performances and tapings will level up with new equipment and the remodeled stage will feature historic flooring from the original Austin City Limits Studio 6A space, donated by KLRU.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Most recently, the sixth flight of the Alpha rocket in April suffered a failure a few minutes after liftoff, when a mishap during stage separation damaged the rocket's second stage.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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They would be replaced by 11 sergeants, who are higher ranking but less experienced at teaching cadets.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Alongside Baja California, other low-profile gems mentioned in Travel + Leisure’s ranking include: Sardinia, Italy.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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However, visitors can still enter from the north and south and drive up to the point of the closure.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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An overview of the report included the following data points: Nearly 1,000 children per month received care across the 12 child care centers The centers operated with gaps between operating costs and revenue, forcing them to pay low wages to teachers.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Josh Hader and Emmanuel Clase rank fifth and sixth among all active relievers in saves (at 226 and 181, respectively) — with historic dominance to go with them.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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According to Deadline Hollywood, Mandi will play Naomi Kerr, a former solider and military contractor who joins the ranks of the Chicago police force.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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