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
The ambitious redevelopment could take 15 years and cost $1 billion to $2 billion, with only $120 million secured so far for seismic retrofits and grading work.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Because grading is a tactile profession, often involving inspecting the comic books with bare hands, as gloves can actually damage pages, the books themselves often tell a story.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
The results also pointed to the need for easy-to-understand, consumer-facing sustainability labeling, similar to the Nutri-Score — France’s A to F food grading system, which appears front and center on all packaging — cited by respondents as a potential inspiration for fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Trading card grading leader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will begin accepting submissions at its first full-scale European grading center in Frankfurt, Germany, in July, the company announced Thursday.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In that role, Linares helped raise scholarship funding for undocumented students from $1,000 to $20,000 annually, pushed for credit/no-credit grading options during the pandemic and helped establish a food pantry on campus.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Because grading is a tactile profession, often involving inspecting the comic books with bare hands, as gloves can actually damage pages, the books themselves often tell a story.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
The results also pointed to the need for easy-to-understand, consumer-facing sustainability labeling, similar to the Nutri-Score — France’s A to F food grading system, which appears front and center on all packaging — cited by respondents as a potential inspiration for fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Trading card grading leader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will begin accepting submissions at its first full-scale European grading center in Frankfurt, Germany, in July, the company announced Thursday.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In that role, Linares helped raise scholarship funding for undocumented students from $1,000 to $20,000 annually, pushed for credit/no-credit grading options during the pandemic and helped establish a food pantry on campus.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Along those lines, Paxton, as the highest-ranking legal officer in Texas, could insist that Texas Tech, a public university, and its officers and students have been denied due process and other protections under the state constitution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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The executive order directs various high-ranking government officials to develop and maintain a classified process for assessing whether new AI programs should be designated as frontier models, also called foundation models.—
Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Organization of the breweries will return to grouping by geographic regions.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Hybrid fullback/tight end Jack Westover spent more time in-line than in the backfield, and started multiple team periods, including the very first in a 12 personnel grouping with Henry.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Astley describes the result as a mattress that’s slightly on the softer side but very comfortable, rating it an impressive 10 out of 10 in terms of comfort.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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Our voracious team of testers spent months eating, drinking, cooking and rating hundreds of products to find the tastiest new offerings at the supermarket.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Behind the scenes, Spatial Hearing AI listens to the 3D acoustic environment and maps the soundscape, isolating each source and distinguishing between multiple speakers, so that devices can respond adaptively, guided by the context of their surroundings.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The original combat variant, which the company is already producing, will now carry the designation CA-1KA (Kinetic Attack), distinguishing it from the new electronic warfare model.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Rocklin City Council recently approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The first step in sorting it out is to determine why your insurer has either cancelled or not renewed your policy and what your rights are.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Once in flight, the plan would rely on the missiles cooperating by sharing target data, sorting real ships from decoys, assigning themselves to different targets, and attacking from different angles.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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