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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Home prices and mortgage rates have soared over the past several years, pushing home ownership out of reach for many Americans.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Trump announced that the two mortgage companies, which are under government conservatorship, would buy at least $200 billion in home loan securities in a bid to reduce rates.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
No tech company has sold a century bond since IBM during the late 1990s dotcom frenzy; ultra-long-term bonds, issued by governments, were more common when interest rates were lower, as a way to lock in cheap borrowing costs.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The team then included and weighed quality-of-life measures like crime and employment rates, commute times, childcare costs, home appreciation, and entertainment options.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Sales of homes in the lower and middle segments of the market remain under pressure from high interest rates.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
So, what are today's mortgage interest rates as of February 9, 2026?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The district has shifted from likely Republican to likely Democratic, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a nonpartisan organization that rates House races.
—Mathew Miranda
february 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Significantly, new head coach Liam Rosenior knows Sarr very well and rates the 20-year-old highly having worked with him while in charge of Strasbourg for the past 18 months.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The FoodHealth Score rates items from 1 to 100 based on their nutritional value.
—Philip Joens, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
The team rates shots on a scale of 1-10, with an uncontested layup or a wide-open 3-pointer ranking at the top of the range.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The Cook Political Report rates his seat as Solid Republican in the midterms, classifying it among the least competitive House races this year.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The contracts paid $385 to $650 an hour, rates many times higher than what they were paid as city employees to handle similar work.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Osborn still rates Southwest’s policy above other major airlines like Delta, United and American Airlines that do not offer refund options for booking an extra seat.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
The world needs lithium at higher rates than ever before.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Home prices and mortgage rates have soared over the past several years, pushing home ownership out of reach for many Americans.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Trump announced that the two mortgage companies, which are under government conservatorship, would buy at least $200 billion in home loan securities in a bid to reduce rates.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
No tech company has sold a century bond since IBM during the late 1990s dotcom frenzy; ultra-long-term bonds, issued by governments, were more common when interest rates were lower, as a way to lock in cheap borrowing costs.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The team then included and weighed quality-of-life measures like crime and employment rates, commute times, childcare costs, home appreciation, and entertainment options.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Sales of homes in the lower and middle segments of the market remain under pressure from high interest rates.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
So, what are today's mortgage interest rates as of February 9, 2026?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Comparing offensive and defensive units, Seattle rates a slight edge with each.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The district has shifted from likely Republican to likely Democratic, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a nonpartisan organization that rates House races.
—Mathew Miranda
february 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Significantly, new head coach Liam Rosenior knows Sarr very well and rates the 20-year-old highly having worked with him while in charge of Strasbourg for the past 18 months.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The FoodHealth Score rates items from 1 to 100 based on their nutritional value.
—Philip Joens, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
The team rates shots on a scale of 1-10, with an uncontested layup or a wide-open 3-pointer ranking at the top of the range.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The Cook Political Report rates his seat as Solid Republican in the midterms, classifying it among the least competitive House races this year.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The contracts paid $385 to $650 an hour, rates many times higher than what they were paid as city employees to handle similar work.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Osborn still rates Southwest’s policy above other major airlines like Delta, United and American Airlines that do not offer refund options for booking an extra seat.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rates
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The study recommends looking beyond body mass index (BMI) to metrics of body composition, such as waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios, that better capture where and how fat is stored in the body.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Instead of years of trial and error, breeders are beginning to use AI to analyze terpene profiles, cannabinoid ratios and consumer feedback at scale.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
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The surveys show widespread skepticism that governments can really fix problems like the affordability crisis, rising inequality, declining upward mobility, and stagnating or declining living standards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s questionable qualifications To qualify for a voucher, manufacturers must obtain a zero-emission powertrain certification showing the vehicle meets certain performance standards.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Rates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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