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as in types
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 standards
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 slopes
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 ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in is
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 grades
Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
This year 65 students from grades 3-6 participated in Math Club with the support of 14 volunteer parent coaches.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The Front Porch Portal functions as a mobile-friendly, digital hub where students can check financial aid, grades, housing information, schedules, deadlines, campus events, and support services without having to navigate multiple disconnected systems.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Rather than throwing money at new educational approaches, turns out a school can just move back the start time and watch grades go up.
—Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 18 May 2026
The lower-grade classrooms of the K-12 facility are on site at the center, while grades 4 through 12 operate at a separate campus.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Keep in mind that these grades are based on fantasy-scoring relevance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
As for the distribution of grades across the state, 25% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades, higher than the 23% recorded in fall 2025.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Mississippi grades its schools A to F and sends coaches to train teachers in low-performing ones.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The additional verification comes in the form of a second LLM that grades the output from the first LLM.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Scott Dochterman grades the pick Baltimore addressed its porous pass rush (30 sacks last year) by signing Trey Hendrickson this offseason.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Each chef has to make their best dish in 75 minutes, and each judge grades them on taste, creativity, presentation, and technique for a maximum of 20 points per judge and 60 points total.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Everyone, to some extent, grades their romantic partner on a curve, and relationships in which partners are especially inclined to do this may be particularly strong.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Education Scorecard report also found that students in grades 3-8 were below the national average in both math and reading scores.
—Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
This year 65 students from grades 3-6 participated in Math Club with the support of 14 volunteer parent coaches.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The Front Porch Portal functions as a mobile-friendly, digital hub where students can check financial aid, grades, housing information, schedules, deadlines, campus events, and support services without having to navigate multiple disconnected systems.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Rather than throwing money at new educational approaches, turns out a school can just move back the start time and watch grades go up.
—Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 18 May 2026
The lower-grade classrooms of the K-12 facility are on site at the center, while grades 4 through 12 operate at a separate campus.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Keep in mind that these grades are based on fantasy-scoring relevance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
As for the distribution of grades across the state, 25% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades, higher than the 23% recorded in fall 2025.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Verb
The report grades medical care facilities on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest grade and F the lowest.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Mississippi grades its schools A to F and sends coaches to train teachers in low-performing ones.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The additional verification comes in the form of a second LLM that grades the output from the first LLM.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Scott Dochterman grades the pick Baltimore addressed its porous pass rush (30 sacks last year) by signing Trey Hendrickson this offseason.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Each chef has to make their best dish in 75 minutes, and each judge grades them on taste, creativity, presentation, and technique for a maximum of 20 points per judge and 60 points total.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Everyone, to some extent, grades their romantic partner on a curve, and relationships in which partners are especially inclined to do this may be particularly strong.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
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The bright spots Saturday, at least in the early stages, was the play of the Evans defense, new quarterback Will Jackson and transfer running backs O’Ryan Hartfield, from Ocoee, and Davion Williams, from Poinciana.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Van Dyk shows their arrival from the perspective of the local residents, skillfully conveying the atmosphere particular to the early stages of an occupation.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Some income and sales tax rates could even be lowered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Rainfall rates from the storm are expected to be between 1 and 3 inches an hour, with the strongest storms passing through in the evening and overnight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The defense called just one witness – an expert in education administration and school safety who testified Parker did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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On top of misquoting statutes and misrepresenting legal standards, the filing also made broad claims about what constitutes doxing without citing a single case to support their stance.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Off the slopes, Woolly's Adventure Summit is a year-round, family-friendly basecamp with thrilling activities such as a mountain coaster, zip lining, tubing, and more.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Colombia ranks second, offering a mix of lively cities and a relatively low cost of living.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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But there is still interest in games not involving the best available teams.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In industries facing volatile hiring markets or shifting customer expectations, leaders may come to realize that the most formative chapters of their careers are built in instability.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Four chapters in Levine’s novel chronicle Ella’s stay at a boarding-style finishing school for girls where she is mercilessly bullied but also finds a best friend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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