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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 overnight temperatures remain a concern, as they are expected to dip only into the upper 70s, with heat index values likely in the 75 to 85 degree range, the weather service said.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The actual temperature in Central Park hit 100 degrees, marking the first triple-digit day there since 2012.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The last 100-degree high in Wilmington was June 24 of last year, with a high of 101.
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Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Friday, July 3, was expected to see a high temperature of 90 degrees and an overnight low temperature around 56 degrees.
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Hali Smith
july 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The actual temperature in Central Park hit 100 degrees, marking the first triple-digit day there since 2012.
—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The last 100-degree high in Wilmington was June 24 of last year, with a high of 101.
—
Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Friday, July 3, was expected to see a high temperature of 90 degrees and an overnight low temperature around 56 degrees.
—
Hali Smith
july 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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In May, just weeks before the ruling, the athlete won the West Virginia Class AAA girls’ shot put state championship with a throw of 38 feet, 11¾ inches, beating the runner-up by just over two feet.
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One flight attendant was able to fit enough clothes for a seven-day trip in the Hanke 14-inch Underseat Carry-on, proving its status as a tiny-but-mighty travel bag made to last for years.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Temperatures in a vehicle, especially one sitting on hot, sunny pavement, can quickly heat up to dangerous levels that can lead to heat stroke and death.
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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
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Either way, Reyes didn't spend long with San Diego's organization, and the release closes another chapter in a long and persistent career.
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Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
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Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
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What time will each band go on, and how many stages will there be?
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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The Westchester suburb of Rye dropped to third in the annual ranking, with an income of $428,806.
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Monday, Forbes published its second-ever ranking of America’s Decabillionaire families, featuring 54 multi-generational clans worth at least $10 billion apiece.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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Plowden had three consecutive 20-point games against the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic in late March.
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
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Over the next couple of decades, Saez advanced through the ranks of the bank and played a key role in integrating systems when SunTrust merged with BB&T in 2019 to form Truist Bank.
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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