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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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Recent Examples of grade
Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Baked goods that reach an internal temperature above 280° (like cookies) will benefit less from using the highest grade of vanilla.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Victor Williams, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
OpenAI plans to publish the proofs and grading rubrics for public review.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
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Verb
Instead, perfect hotels in milder locales made the grade.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Baked goods that reach an internal temperature above 280° (like cookies) will benefit less from using the highest grade of vanilla.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Adjective
He was graded second among all power conference safeties in 2024 by Pro Football Focus.
—Victor Williams, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
OpenAI plans to publish the proofs and grading rubrics for public review.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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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
Noun
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One thought is that the revenue stream has been shrinking as drivers became accustomed to the presence of the red-light cameras and the accident rate dropped, thus emphasizing the safety aspect of their installation.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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According to Statista, the remote worker rate jumped from 13% in 2020 to 27% just two years later.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Meanwhile, traditional carmakers will no longer need to purchase EV regulatory credits from Tesla — which receives them for free because its vehicles are completely electric — as the Trump administration intends to stop fining traditional carmakers for missing emission standards.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory ranks Florida among the top five states for solar potential.—
Mark McNees,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Only the 2021 Atlanta Braves ranked worse than 20th in strikeout rate during the regular season.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Sanders said that his office reviews all felony charges filed by police and those cases are presented to a grand jury if prosecutors believe there is probable cause that a felony was committed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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There is a stone wall near the new beach that helps stabilize it, as well as dry prairie grasses meant to deter birds, which contributed to the bacteria levels in the water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Sticking to a hybrid model of human plus AI would make more sense for the early adoption phase, but once the jobs are gone, companies are more likely to turn to third-party hiring firms or overseas markets before any U.S.-based jobs come back.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
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This year, the firm dropped its 2030 sales predictions for battery-electric and hybrid cars by a whopping 46 percent compared to last year’s projections.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
Noun
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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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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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