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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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as in hybrid
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Recent Examples of grade
Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But there are no grades, no tests and no curriculum.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Enrollment in charter schools was up, but not enough to account for the overall lower enrollment in traditional TK to grade 12 schools, officials said.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Houlahan represents Pennsylvania’s sixth district as a Democrat, bringing her experiences as an Air Force veteran, an educator who worked with Teach for America and taught 11th grade science in Philadelphia, and an entrepreneur.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But there are no grades, no tests and no curriculum.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
The plan was described as voluntary and teacher-led, with no mandates on grading policies.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Enrollment in charter schools was up, but not enough to account for the overall lower enrollment in traditional TK to grade 12 schools, officials said.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The highchairs measure about 30 inches tall, 21 inches wide and 23 inches long, coming in the colors blue, black, natural wood/white, warm wood/gray and white.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The annual inflation rate fell from a 2.4% increase in March to 2.3% as consumer prices rose 0.2%, according to Consumer Price Index data.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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That decision came on the heels of Georgia Power forcing consumers to endure six electricity bill rate increases between 2023-2025 while the utility’s profits soared 10% over the same time.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In response, Taiwan's hospitals are taking decisive action by integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to support their staff and maintain high standards of patient care.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Who Will Win Gypsy, which puts a new spin on a Broadway standard with a Black family at the center, will win over the also-excellent (and favored by many others) Sunset Blvd.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Across the Cotswolds, darling villages like Painswick and Tetbury sit among green slopes, each one a jumble of honeystone cottages housing dreamy inns, shops selling antiques or books, and award-winning restaurants like Lygon Arms and the Woolpack Inn, Slad.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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But this week was an undeniable success, those slopes causing damage, those greens forcing balls to fly from end to end.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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On June 7, No. 1 ranked Aryna Sabalenka will face No. 2 ranked Coco Gauff.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Yet there is no question that Neto is the Angels’ best player this year, and a star for years to come.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The new hybrid console, which works both as a handheld and home system just like its predecessor, has a lot to live up to.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The first hybrid prototype named Wendy marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.—
Ryan Mac Natasha Singer Alyce McFadden Jiawei Wang,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But at least Trump’s executive order is closing the chapter on that era.—
Stacy Washington,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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