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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
The adjustable sweep amplitude, up to 25 degrees, gives the robot the ability to fine-tune its aerodynamic center relative to its body, improving control during liftoff.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Baiget serves on the board of Akzo Nobel and holds a chemical engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Tarragona in Spain.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
But as Sundance grew, the industry grew around it, and suddenly there was this indie world parallel to the studios that had its own economics and was self-sustaining to some degree.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Baiget serves on the board of Akzo Nobel and holds a chemical engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Tarragona in Spain.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
But as Sundance grew, the industry grew around it, and suddenly there was this indie world parallel to the studios that had its own economics and was self-sustaining to some degree.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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Even a basic and small telescope, such as a 2-inch refractor, can get you a glimpse of the rings.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most notable interior change is a 27-inch OLED display incorporating gauges and infotainment controls.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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At every level—executive, judicial, legislative, corporate, institutional, media—every single guardrail that is supposed to protect our democracy is buckling.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sea-level rise has long been a pesky issue at the Coliseum, presenting problems for the buyers’ goals of eventually transforming the property into a new hub of live sports, entertainment, restaurants, retail, hotels and new housing.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The organization netted $85 million in annual revenue last year, reaching 3,350 chapters (850 college, 2,500 high school), and 700,000 members.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was fatally shot last week while addressing an event hosted by the Turning Point chapter at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The intermediate stage is known as ENSO-Neutral, when neither La Niña nor El Niño are present.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of course, fans saw Gilmore Girls alums Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel also reunite on the stage at the Emmys to present an award.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this week, in partnership with data firm Statista, Newsweek published its ranking of World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although there was a lot of buzz about Nelson’s arrival in the offseason because of his recruiting ranking, Maddux Madsen won the starting job going into the 2024 season.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trolling crank baits along points and flats 15 feet deep over deeper water should still work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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All perfumes pull a disappearing act at some point during the day, but Coty has figured out a way to make their fragrances less fleeting.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The three former officials, whose careers collectively spanned over six decades of law enforcement experience across the ranks of the FBI, allege that the firings violated their due process rights as well as their First Amendment rights to free association and speech.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox entered the year with significant starting pitching depth at both the major and minor-league levels, but like most teams over the course of a 162-game season, have seen their ranks take several hits.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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