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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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Recent Examples of grade
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
The plane will replace the military-grade 747-2 that has served presidents for more than 30 years.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In fact, doctors grade it by degree.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Late on Thursday, the three major ratings firms gave the company investment-grade bond scores.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
The plane will replace the military-grade 747-2 that has served presidents for more than 30 years.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Verb
The technology meant to level the playing field may quietly re-grade it in favour of whoever can afford the better camera.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In fact, doctors grade it by degree.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP Coni Dubois said several inches of water flooded her home overnight in Houma, southwest of New Orleans, but others in the community had worse damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The Israeli military courts have faced criticism over the years surrounding allegations of limited due process and high conviction rates of Palestinians, although Israel has pushed back on those accusations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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With Airbnb bungalows renting for several times normal rates, locals test-drive hosting the world — and glimpse what Olympic crowds could bring next.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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So, without further ado, here is the ballot for the other sports/colleges category.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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His last act was a 35-foot birdie putt down the slope on the 18th green that dropped for a 1-under 69.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Once a blemish on the course due to its sharp slope, the area was completely overhauled.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Outdoor recreation has become one of the state's strongest engines of growth, now ranking as Arkansas' second-largest industry behind agriculture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index, a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 June 2026
Verb
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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The company is actively exploring opportunities to expand its 48-volt mild hybrid architecture, which is likely to percolate throughout the lineup over time.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
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Because many organizations are hybrid or remote first, culture building is sparse and often skipped entirely.—
Laura Weldy,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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