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as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?
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as in estimating
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 ranking
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 considering
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 scolding
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 rating
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Production from Marcus Crawford, all month long Crawford generated 21 points in 13 games during the month of January, tallying three goals, 18 assists and a plus-minus rating of +16.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Williams, who has a background in news and social-media marketing, has worked at Mercor for about six months, watching videos and writing out transcripts of what happens in them, and rating the quality of videos generated by prompts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Of course, there’s also a chance that Tua returns in 2026 and passes for 3,000 yards and has a 100 passer rating.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Production from Marcus Crawford, all month long Crawford generated 21 points in 13 games during the month of January, tallying three goals, 18 assists and a plus-minus rating of +16.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The business went viral when influential TikTok food critic Keith Lee stopped by, rating his order a perfect 10 out of 10 — twice.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Williams, who has a background in news and social-media marketing, has worked at Mercor for about six months, watching videos and writing out transcripts of what happens in them, and rating the quality of videos generated by prompts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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Based on his experience covering fugitive cases, Winfrey said crimes involving that level of awareness are often not random.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Jets’ ranking fell from 21st in 2023 to 29th in 2024.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The highest ranking of those, Hepp, was accused of not ensuring staff members were properly trained on the prison's policies and procedures – including documenting when a resident's water is turned off and meals are missed.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Pradip Krishen and originally made for Indian state broadcaster Doordarshan, the film is set in a Delhi architecture school in the mid-1970s and has achieved cult status over the decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ramstead is a firefighter and paramedic who was hired by the Pasadena Fire Department in 2005 and promoted to the rank of captain in 2016.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The files have created some genuine issues for news organizations, whose ranks are filled with individuals with whom Epstein hoped to forge personal connections.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to performance data, the battery delivers discharge power at –30 degrees Celsius that is three times higher than comparable lithium iron phosphate systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left large swathes of the country without heating, power and water as temperatures fell to minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit this week.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners can improve cooperation by involving local governments earlier, being clear about constraints and listening before positions harden.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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