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as in is
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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2
as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in league
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Noun
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On top of being a player in the league from 1993 to 1997, Morton has a ton of experience on the coaching side of things.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025 -
The trade made the struggling Sharks even worse, at least in the short term, as the team finished last season with the worst record in the league at 19-54-9, with the second-lowest scoring offense (2.20 goals per game) and the most porous defense (3.98 goals allowed per game).—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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León is a first-time nominee at the 2025 Grammys taking place Sunday (Feb. 2) in the best música Mexicana album category for Boca Chueca, Vol. 1.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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Looking beyond Swift and Beyonce, this category is absolutely loaded with great storylines and possible winners.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The group of House Democrats is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to lead a task force to improve air quality monitoring in the Los Angeles region.—
Ben Poston,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Located in a former hospital, the center houses about 60 nonprofit groups providing health, education and human services.—
Gael Langdon,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That is where an intercultural specialist can step in to not only work with students and teachers, but families as well.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Bentley shooting brake, at least without being part of the Brunei royal family.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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