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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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as in hybrid
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Recent Examples of grade
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Parents would be required to provide children's names, birthdates, grade levels and home addresses.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Wolfe & Wallace will grade the entire 12.3-acre district and build the interior roads as part of the first phase.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
While only in the third grade, Phiinyx was scoring at a fourth- and fifth-grade level.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Parents would be required to provide children's names, birthdates, grade levels and home addresses.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Wilson graded below average defensively at both Triple-A and with the A’s last year.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Wolfe & Wallace will grade the entire 12.3-acre district and build the interior roads as part of the first phase.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ducati Ducati has included fully adjustable Showa 49-mm upside-down forks with 12.2 inches (310 mm) of travel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The deadline passed and the new U.S. tariff rate for Chinese imports came into effect.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Public Safety Enhancements: Expanding public safety resources and facilities to maintain safety standards as the population grows.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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And even with personnel changes, the standard doesn’t drop.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Last year, Boise was ranked No. 77, and the year prior it was ranked No. 50.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 32-year-old’s net sentiment (rising to a maximum of 100) has been ranked as positive every day this year and rose from +59 on average in March to +77 this month.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from I-435 to Bannister Road.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hyundai also debuted a hybrid version of its Palisade 3-row SUV, and Kia showed off a new trim of its best-selling EV9 SUV.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Now that hybrid and remote work remains an option in the broader working world, leaders have maintained an interest in encouraging, or mandating, office attendance, with mixed results.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The chapter is closed on a missing book at a New Jersey library after a woman returned it nearly a century after her relative checked it out.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The hilarious, gory, and somehow still emotionally powerful story of an anti-hero who messed up so badly that not even the Suicide Squad wants him anymore is ripe for another chapter.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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