1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in ranking
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 grading
Cozy and Self-Care Gifts Teaching can be stressful, and these picks give them a small way to unwind — whether that’s during a quiet moment at their desk or while grading papers at home.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
That’s how much time teachers are saving with MagicSchoolAI, according to the company, an edtech platform that automates lesson planning, grading, and dozens of other administrative tasks that keep teachers working long after the last bell.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson are grading out the worst, each at minus-3 OAA.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Nobody’s grading these for perfection.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its rarity, strict grading system, and therapeutic benefits contribute to its higher cost compared to regular honey.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Fueled on coffee and with breaks for lunch and dinner, the two men signed more than 15,000, maybe even upwards of 20,000 comics, in a span of four days under the watchful eyes of reps for a signing and grading company charged with handling the comics.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
That’s how much time teachers are saving with MagicSchoolAI, according to the company, an edtech platform that automates lesson planning, grading, and dozens of other administrative tasks that keep teachers working long after the last bell.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson are grading out the worst, each at minus-3 OAA.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Nobody’s grading these for perfection.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its rarity, strict grading system, and therapeutic benefits contribute to its higher cost compared to regular honey.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Fueled on coffee and with breaks for lunch and dinner, the two men signed more than 15,000, maybe even upwards of 20,000 comics, in a span of four days under the watchful eyes of reps for a signing and grading company charged with handling the comics.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Kings also had inept special teams, ranking 28th in the NHL on the power play and 30th in penalty-killing.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Cabral most recently served as chief of the civil division, one of the highest-ranking leadership positions in the office.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Rather than dispersing plants sporadically, grouping them can significantly enhance their impact.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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While a single candle will not eliminate every insect, grouping a few around seating areas creates a more noticeable effect.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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The second distinguishing feature of liveblogs is their tone of voice, which is often dialogic in nature.—
Daniel Jackson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Technology enables simultaneous production of hydrogen The team also pointed out that this technology enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and chemical feedstocks such as formate, distinguishing it from conventional water electrolysis processes that produce only hydrogen.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The property has earned a 5 Green Key rating and 4 Green Key Meetings rating from Green Key Global, a hotel and lodging sustainability certification program that evaluates energy and water use, waste management, and greenhouse gas emissions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of Lam Research's fiscal third-quarter earnings release, Wolfe Research reiterated its peer perform rating on the stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the East is sorting its affairs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Which Dollars Go Where Use time horizon as your sorting mechanism.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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