1
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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as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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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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Recent Examples of ranks
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Indiana ranks 10th in yards per play offensively, but the Hoosiers went against Old Dominion, Kennesaw State and Indiana State defenses.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
For expats ready for cobblestone views and sipping coffee on a sunny terrace, the new report ranks 44 passive income and retirement visa programs.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Sky Top Orchard, in the Flat Rock area, again ranks among the nation’s best apple orchards, according to USA Today’s 10Best.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Niche, a website popular for its college rankings, also ranks K-12 schools, graduate schools and places to live.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The ranks of non-OPEC producers are also being boosted by higher output from Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Norway.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
After the 2013 decision to admit gay youth, some disgruntled conservatives formed a new group, Trail Life USA, which created its own ranks, badges and uniforms.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The Democrat, who announced his candidacy for sheriff last month, spent 30 years climbing the ranks — working in one jail facility, getting transferred to another, then field operations, then jail administration and so on.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Green’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for the Academy, which has faced ongoing scrutiny about diversity and inclusion within its ranks.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
As Gaudin worked his way through the broadcasting ranks, his journey brought him to the city of his beloved baseball team in 2013 as the football and basketball voice for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The three former officials, whose careers collectively spanned over six decades of law enforcement experience across the ranks of the FBI, allege that the firings violated their due process rights as well as their First Amendment rights to free association and speech.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
First of all, the franchise has tended to pull its season leads from its own ranks over the years, with many Bachelorette stars having previously competed on The Bachelor, and vice versa.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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
Indiana ranks 10th in yards per play offensively, but the Hoosiers went against Old Dominion, Kennesaw State and Indiana State defenses.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
For expats ready for cobblestone views and sipping coffee on a sunny terrace, the new report ranks 44 passive income and retirement visa programs.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Sky Top Orchard, in the Flat Rock area, again ranks among the nation’s best apple orchards, according to USA Today’s 10Best.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Niche, a website popular for its college rankings, also ranks K-12 schools, graduate schools and places to live.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Syria’s current government has in some cases released Assadist figures accused of massacres and appointed former militia leaders accused of crimes against civilians to high ranks in the new army.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The ranks of non-OPEC producers are also being boosted by higher output from Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Norway.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
After the 2013 decision to admit gay youth, some disgruntled conservatives formed a new group, Trail Life USA, which created its own ranks, badges and uniforms.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The Democrat, who announced his candidacy for sheriff last month, spent 30 years climbing the ranks — working in one jail facility, getting transferred to another, then field operations, then jail administration and so on.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Green’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for the Academy, which has faced ongoing scrutiny about diversity and inclusion within its ranks.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
As Gaudin worked his way through the broadcasting ranks, his journey brought him to the city of his beloved baseball team in 2013 as the football and basketball voice for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The three former officials, whose careers collectively spanned over six decades of law enforcement experience across the ranks of the FBI, allege that the firings violated their due process rights as well as their First Amendment rights to free association and speech.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
First of all, the franchise has tended to pull its season leads from its own ranks over the years, with many Bachelorette stars having previously competed on The Bachelor, and vice versa.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Verb
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The scene is still an active investigation but there is no further danger to the public.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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First baseman Nolan Schanuel is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Salt Lake on Wednesday, and catcher Logan O’Hoppe was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list and in the starting lineup against Milwaukee.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, places further north, like the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and most of Wisconsin, look to be in a good spot to see an on-time and vibrant peak foliage.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The man then places the blanket in the baby's bassinet and leaves another one on Jax's bed, even letting the animal sniff Hogan's labor gown.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Cook Political Report, which monitors elections nationwide, classifies the race as a pure toss-up.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rare earths are a category of minerals that are critical for a swath of products from cars to semiconductors.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Skin Care Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pro Football Focus rates him the fourth-best player on Miami’s defense this year.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Overall, as someone who genuinely loves Might Gaine and rates it as one of the best entries in the Brave saga, this Amakuni Kizin toy nails Great Might Gaine unlike anything else to date.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By stopping in 1957, the retelling falsely relegates educational inequality to the past.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The group quietly split amid Kai's WWE release and Sky's emergence as a solo main event player.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Notre Dame still has a secondary problem To understand the desperation within Notre Dame’s defense, consider the Irish chose to start two freshmen cornerbacks for the first time, while changing positions for the one veteran in the group.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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