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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
Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
One study found that, after more than five years without fluoride in drinking water, rates of tooth decay in Antigo, Wisconsin jumped 200% in second grade children, 70% in fourth graders and 91% in sixth graders, according to the AFS.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Still, Pro Football Focus graded Armstead as the fourth-best tackle in the league.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
For Lisa Parry, a 12th grade teacher in South Dakota, the students' essays were getting stale.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
One study found that, after more than five years without fluoride in drinking water, rates of tooth decay in Antigo, Wisconsin jumped 200% in second grade children, 70% in fourth graders and 91% in sixth graders, according to the AFS.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Wonderlic — the previous benchmark for measuring cognition during the NFL combine — more closely resembles a standardized test, but the S2 Cognition test is a 40- to 45-minute exam made up of eight tests of nine cognitive functions, which are graded separately.
—Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Still, Pro Football Focus graded Armstead as the fourth-best tackle in the league.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches were expected.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Total precipitation from both storms is predicted to top several inches, approaching 8 inches in some lower areas and up to 16 inches in mountain areas, forecasters said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But his zone entry rate has declined, from 21.4 per 60 last year to 18.4 this season, according to Corey Sznajder’s tracking.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Under prior policy, the government negotiated those rates with institutions.—
TIME,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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While Nawfal presented the discovery of these rules as something of a scoop, the Academy introduced these standards in 2020 to promote equitable representation in Hollywood.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Vance was preparing to climb onto a lift for the slopes over the weekend, when he was accused of being owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who illegally invaded Ukraine three years ago.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Are you considered middle class in California? California ranked among the five priciest states in the nation for middle-class living in 2025, according to a recent analysis by personal finance site SmartAsset.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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Woody Marks probably didn’t help or hurt his stock with a 4.54 in the 40, but his shuttle time of 4.24 seconds ranked second among running backs.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There is no disagreement that even with 2020 not counting, Goldstein’s NCAA eligibility ended in 2024.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is no other central midfielder on Rodri’s level at this moment in time.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Google still operates on a hybrid model, with workers expected to be in the office three days per week.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under the law, consumers can lower the purchase price of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle by up to $7,500 for a new car or $4,000 for a used one.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The first set of grades, issued last April, drew criticism from Jewish campus groups, including chapters of Hillel and Chabad, who argued that the grades did not reflect a complex reality.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jisoo is the latest member of Blackpink to embark on an exciting solo chapter.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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