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as in rates
degree of excellence
only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car
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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
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The Anderson classification system for turf toe is split into three grades.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
There are no grades and no hard deadlines, just the satisfaction that comes with enriching your mind.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
There are three grades for turf toe.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The majority of those are in grades 6 through 12.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Similarly, the focus on literacy needs to expand beyond the early grades and play out in ways that are directly connected to the types of literacy skills students will need to succeed in the long term.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Most of the schools nationwide had failing grades (166), and only 11 received grades of C or higher.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Today, the assessments in math and reading are given every two years to a broad sample of students in fourth and eighth grades; 12th-graders receive them every four years.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
With the final stretch coming up in September, here's how FanGraphs grades each team's chances for postseason seeding.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The roster will continuously be tinkered with, but this appears to be the starting point for 2025, and here is how the Miami Herald grades each unit.
—Omar Kelly
august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Entering this year’s draft, none of the tackle prospects earned grades as high as Alt’s from the analysts connected to NFL teams.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The Anderson classification system for turf toe is split into three grades.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
There are no grades and no hard deadlines, just the satisfaction that comes with enriching your mind.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
There are three grades for turf toe.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The majority of those are in grades 6 through 12.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Similarly, the focus on literacy needs to expand beyond the early grades and play out in ways that are directly connected to the types of literacy skills students will need to succeed in the long term.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Most of the schools nationwide had failing grades (166), and only 11 received grades of C or higher.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Today, the assessments in math and reading are given every two years to a broad sample of students in fourth and eighth grades; 12th-graders receive them every four years.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jackson Merrill grades out as above average as a hitter, defender and baserunner, though not to the same extent as Tatis.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
With the final stretch coming up in September, here's how FanGraphs grades each team's chances for postseason seeding.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The roster will continuously be tinkered with, but this appears to be the starting point for 2025, and here is how the Miami Herald grades each unit.
—Omar Kelly
august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
Noun
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From beginning stages of planning, the layout, walkways, irrigation, fertilization, planting varieties of roses and the tools needed for successful rose gardening.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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After more than 20 years of setbacks, Union Pacific Park in Fullerton is in the final stages of a complete overhaul and should be back open to the public by the end of the year.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crypto markets failed to rally on Wednesday, September 17 after Federal Reserve policymakers cut benchmark rates for the first time since December.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the pace of innovation slows, standards emerge.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Republicans should question their own members who fail in other areas that require adherence to basic standards of conscience and competence.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ten 3,000 pound rocket burners hidden inside shoot flames 50 feet into the sky as steam rolls down its stony slopes.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The mural will be created using latex and aerosol paints on concrete and will be roughly 50 feet in length, reaching up to 20 feet in height on the main wall and 15 feet on each side of the creek slopes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Paper‘s performance so far has justified the vote of confidence — the series now ranks as the second-highest comedy premiere in Peacock history behind Ted, per NBCU.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Asked how the children perform academically, Arnold said the school ranks very high in standardized tests.—
Andres Oppenheimer
September 18,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some college chapters of the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, as several groups across the country issued joint statements condemning the attack and calling for non-violence.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alex Clark, the host of a wellness podcast for Turning Point USA, said Saturday on X that the organization is receiving lots of inbound interest about launching new chapters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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