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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
my favorite pitcher ranks first in the league for number of consecutive outs
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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as in ranking
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
attained the highest rank in the Freemasons
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as in dignity
high position within society
remembered as a woman of rank who socialized only with other members of the elite
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4
as in category
usually ranks plural
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels
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as in rampant
growing thickly and vigorously
covered with trumpet vines so rank you couldn't see the trellis beneath them
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as in stinking
having an unpleasant smell
smokes rank cigars that usually send me running for fresh air
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as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the article about fairy tales was full of rank errors, such as a reference to "Cinderella biting into the poisoned apple"
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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
a sidewalk sale of art works by rank amateurs
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Recent Examples of rank
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
According to the report, the state’s 3.14 homeless per 1,000 residents ranks ninth nationally.
—Derek Draplin | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Hall's early retirement marks the latest high-profile departure from the NIH, which has seen its ranks of top scientists gutted through oustings and layoffs under the Trump administration since February.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Brownfield to wetlands: Pima county officials plan green future for contaminated facility
Finally, John Leos visited Tucson to meet with some of the folks who are trying to clean-up a wastewater treatment plant that, for years, filled surrounding areas with a pretty rank odor.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
According to the report, the state’s 3.14 homeless per 1,000 residents ranks ninth nationally.
—Derek Draplin | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Voices Calmes: The case that proves the U.S., under Trump, no longer stands for rule of law
April 16, 2025
The ranks of Munger, Tolles used to include one Usha Vance, who resigned in the summer after her husband, JD, was chosen as Trump’s vice presidential running mate and avenging mini-me.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Hall's early retirement marks the latest high-profile departure from the NIH, which has seen its ranks of top scientists gutted through oustings and layoffs under the Trump administration since February.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Only Tokio is expected to remain, albeit in rank 3, while Osaka/Kyoto is expected to fall as far as rank 13 by 2040, down from formerly rank 3.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Brownfield to wetlands: Pima county officials plan green future for contaminated facility
Finally, John Leos visited Tucson to meet with some of the folks who are trying to clean-up a wastewater treatment plant that, for years, filled surrounding areas with a pretty rank odor.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rank
Verb
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There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.—
John Kelly, Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Of the 23 players in the squad that have made 11 or more league appearances this season, nine (almost 40 per cent) can be classified as long-distance internationals.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ellison improved his ranking by one from No. 5 in 2024, while Page vaulted three places from No. 10 and Brin jumped three positions from No. 11.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Nice sit 63rd in the ELO rankings — a measure of team strength that allocates points for every result, weighted by the quality of opposition faced — ahead of Galatasaray and level with Freiburg.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis spoke with clarity about the essentials of faith, mercy, joy, human dignity, and the urgency of going out to the peripheries.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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And Francis, the first Jesuit pope, spoke often about art, music, literature and cinema — both as instruments of evangelization and guardians of human dignity.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Crabgrass preventer products must be applied before crabgrass begins to germinate after soil temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit for several days in a row.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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This is the fourth time in a row that the Clippers played the Nuggets in a playoff game and lost despite leading by double digits.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ralph Fiennes was also nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in the film, while Isabella Rossellini was in running for best supporting actress.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Curiel won first place in the sports action category in the 82nd Annual Pictures of the Year International competition.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, there has also been rampant speculation that Styles could be the latest marquee WWE star to jump ship to AEW.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Obviously the rampant physical comedy benefits from a lot of special effects and stunts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is about a team with a top-10 payroll whose GM committed too stinking much of it to dogs that can’t, or won’t, pull the sled.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2019
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Muttaiah said the man inside the stinking manhole was working without any safety equipment — no gloves, no shoes, no supplemental oxygen.—
Joanna Slater,
Washington Post,
16 Dec. 2019
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“Rank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rank. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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