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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
Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Adding sixth grade to elementary schools Called Option F, this proposal would move sixth graders from middle schools to 4K-6 elementary schools.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Hard to objectively grade here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Michelle transferred to a new school district and started sixth grade without her best friend, Michell McCluskey.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Adding sixth grade to elementary schools Called Option F, this proposal would move sixth graders from middle schools to 4K-6 elementary schools.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for food enthusiasts.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Hard to objectively grade here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Heavy snow possible above these levels with total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the Federal Reserve’s shift back to rate cuts amid still-solid economic growth should continue to boost to the dollar, which will likely shrug off tariff threats, Brown predicted.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Sens even dominated in the faceoff circle, with a win rate over 67 percent.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the 2025 American Diabetes Association conference in July, Polsky presented several new updates to the organization’s standards for care during pregnancy.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hegseth in September called for service members in combat roles to meet the highest male standards for physical fitness.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mürren-Schilthorn, with its 31 miles of ski slopes, is typically described as the most advanced of the areas.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The west slope of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, including the city of Blue Canyon, will be impacted.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here are the 10 deadliest missiles on the planet as of 2025, ranked by reach, firepower, and technological edge.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some, like Cisco, ranked fifth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list, are instead trying to use the technology to unlock employee potential—and give them back their time.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is no minimum size requirement on any fish.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shanahan said the plan was for Pinnock to play big nickel against the Buccaneers but that there weren’t any scenarios for that alignment during the game.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a hybrid system that bridges research innovation and large-scale industrial application, pushing data technology toward a new high-speed frontier.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Paracosm’s first project to be unveiled at MIPCOM is The Odyssey, a true-crime hybrid microdrama that Leitch and Pat McGee are directing.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Either way, the couple is ready to wave goodbye to this chapter of their lives.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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As the concluding chapter of Wicked‘s big-screen adaptation approaches, Marissa Bode is opening up about how the movie does away with an ableist plot point.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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