as in ladder
a scheme of rank or order
had a graduation of testing levels into which to divide the students
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Recent Examples of graduation
As Terrianna Kelley leaves by way of graduation, freshman Julia Horton will likely take the torch as the next four-year standout for the Lions.
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Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 10 June 2026
As graduations commenced and the last day of school rolled around, families celebrated by indulging in a good meal at some popular Fort Worth restaurants.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Earnest, for example, offers multiple repayment options including standard, interest-only and extended-term plans, plus a nine-month grace period after graduation — three months longer than the industry average.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 9 June 2026
On Saturday, June 6, the CBS News journalist, 52, shared a few family photos from her 17-year-old daughter Riley's graduation on Instagram.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 10 June 2026
As graduations commenced and the last day of school rolled around, families celebrated by indulging in a good meal at some popular Fort Worth restaurants.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Earnest, for example, offers multiple repayment options including standard, interest-only and extended-term plans, plus a nine-month grace period after graduation — three months longer than the industry average.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 9 June 2026
On Saturday, June 6, the CBS News journalist, 52, shared a few family photos from her 17-year-old daughter Riley's graduation on Instagram.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graduation
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Books are an essential ladder to the future.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The governor, in the meantime, tours the nation and world in pursuit of the next rung on the political ladder.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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That does not provide a great signal to supporters about the club’s ambitions, though the hierarchy are determined to ‘normalise’ the trading of players, even stars, outwards.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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For Atlanta, this ranking adds yet another cultural superlative — one that sits alongside its music dominance, film production footprint, and reputation as a global entertainment capital.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Wisconsin's capital is home to one of the best public holiday light displays in the nation, according to a new ranking from USA TODAY's 10BEST.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Despite the scale of the war at hand, which involves aerial battles between dragon riders as well as giant troops of warriors on land and sea, much of the action Rhaenyra has been involved in is interpersonal — at least so far.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Due to the scale of SNAP, which is almost 10 times larger in scale compared to food banks, the cutting of SNAP benefits can’t be made up through food banks, Cole said.—
Lina Ruiz
June 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Siri then lined a single into left to drive in the run, giving the Angels (27-42) their first back-to-back victories and first series victory of the month.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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And after winning two games on the road to begin the series, losing all the momentum was in the Knicks' heads.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graduation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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