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as in qualities
degree of excellence
not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock
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as in ratios
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the exchange rate was 10 pesos to the dollar when we visited Mexico
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories
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as in regards
to think of in a particular way
I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her
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as in lectures
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings
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Recent Examples of rates
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Maersk attributed the improved outlook to continued market strength, particularly in Asia, as well as a sustained rise in spot freight rates that has supported carrier profitability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Lander also backs an ultra-wealth tax on individuals worth over $1 billion, as well as the Equal Tax Act, which matches tax rates for capital gains and ordinary income over $1 million.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
When a paper fortune cannot readily be turned into a fairly ordinary loan, that tells you something about how the market rates the collateral.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The firm rates the stock overweight, and its price target of $331 calls for 26% upside from Monday's close.
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss up after California voters approved a new congressional map last year to counter Texas' redrawn districts, reshaping the Bakersfield-area 22nd district.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
The Cook Political Report, which tracks elections, rates the race a toss-up.
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Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates most congressional races in Texas as solidly red or blue and not easily flipped, but there are some exceptions.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
No wonder Guillermo del Toro rates it as his favorite horror movie.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the New Jersey 6th District race as Solidly Democratic, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November.
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New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
In July 2025, monthly parking rates at the Old Sacramento, Memorial and Tower Bridge garages increased by $10, along with higher half-hour rates, according to previous Bee reporting.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
—
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Maersk attributed the improved outlook to continued market strength, particularly in Asia, as well as a sustained rise in spot freight rates that has supported carrier profitability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Lander also backs an ultra-wealth tax on individuals worth over $1 billion, as well as the Equal Tax Act, which matches tax rates for capital gains and ordinary income over $1 million.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Verb
Again, Waterdrop rates the filter for about 12 months of usage or 1,100 gallons (4,164 L).
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
When a paper fortune cannot readily be turned into a fairly ordinary loan, that tells you something about how the market rates the collateral.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The firm rates the stock overweight, and its price target of $331 calls for 26% upside from Monday's close.
—
Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss up after California voters approved a new congressional map last year to counter Texas' redrawn districts, reshaping the Bakersfield-area 22nd district.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
The Cook Political Report, which tracks elections, rates the race a toss-up.
—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates most congressional races in Texas as solidly red or blue and not easily flipped, but there are some exceptions.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
No wonder Guillermo del Toro rates it as his favorite horror movie.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the New Jersey 6th District race as Solidly Democratic, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November.
—
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rates
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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
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The hospital has hired 31 nurses to comply with the ratios, Tamplen said.
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Spreads or squeeze-style margarines do not go through this process and instead rely on higher ratios of water and air to solid oils, which keep them soft and spreadable.
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There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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The actress recently stepped out in New York City wearing a nostalgic look that deserves a second glance.
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The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that enforcing the measure would cost the government up to the low tens of millions annually, and that much of the cost would be paid for through penalties and fees charged to affected clinics.
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Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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Instead, the letter emphasizes what the league regards as an insufficient application for entry.
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Mentor126 regards this as a useful lens for adaptive learning design, where AI may adjust difficulty, format, content, and pacing to help learners find their ‘flow,’ the productive learning zones during work tasks.
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Today’s successful downtowns rely on a mix of ingredients, said Steven Falk, the former city manager of Lafayette, who’s served as an interim city executive in Oakland and Richmond and who lectures at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy.
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Bad teams are given mechanisms to recover, not lectures about bootstraps.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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“Rates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rates. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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