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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
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
This bed will end up raised several inches above the surrounding grade.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
Prostate cancers are graded for aggressiveness in the Gleason grading system, which ranges from 6 to 10, with 10 being the most aggressive.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In an Instagram post, the mom of two shared that True had her first day of second grade.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
This bed will end up raised several inches above the surrounding grade.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Begging or drunkenness could mean a week to a couple of months on a chain gang, grading and paving roads, fixing bridges, hauling debris, and otherwise helping to construct the fast-growing city.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
Prostate cancers are graded for aggressiveness in the Gleason grading system, which ranges from 6 to 10, with 10 being the most aggressive.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for frequent flyers, the Travelpro Versapack + Softside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Luggage is a serious score at $377 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That rate was almost double for young teens aged 13 to 15.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Larger EVTOLs must undergo rigorous, multi-year testing to meet the standards set by authorities like the FAA.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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In an era shaped by social media filters and unrealistic standards, that level of care has become more important than ever.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Start early, since most of the route is exposed on south-facing slopes.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Baptist Health ranked 19th on that list.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brief also points out that super PAC contributors have been appointed to high-ranking positions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Now, the elevated hybrid shoe is returning with an even bolder look by way of candy apple red.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Toyoo Ashida, this is an admirably to-the-point action-horror hybrid boasting unbelievable animation, while deftly keeping a trick or two up its sleeve.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Yarra Junction boomerang, unusual in its size and shape, was deeply integrated into the original societies of Australia, but this one, specifically, came after colonization, thereby bringing up another formative chapter in the country’s history.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Before takeoff, Graham joined staff and flight crew on the tarmac, bowing in prayer beside the towering white jet that marks a new chapter in the relief group’s aviation fleet.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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