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as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
in one ranking of the best places to live, San Francisco surpassed all the other cities in the U.S.
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as in rank
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the President's ranking in the polls is at its highest level since he took office
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as in being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
my favorite pitcher ranks first in the league for number of consecutive outs
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as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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Recent Examples of ranking
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Looking specifically at radio, the tune leads not only the Pop Airplay chart, but also the Adult Pop Airplay ranking.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Hatch Act prohibition against federal employees appearing in campaign settings has historically limited the kinds of events that could draw such high-ranking officials in the first place.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Check the ranking to see which players are going early in other drafts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Looking specifically at radio, the tune leads not only the Pop Airplay chart, but also the Adult Pop Airplay ranking.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Combined with Africa typically ranking low on Washington’s list of priorities, the project has not garnered much attention, overtaken by bigger targets in more prominent locations.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Hatch Act prohibition against federal employees appearing in campaign settings has historically limited the kinds of events that could draw such high-ranking officials in the first place.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranking
Noun
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The fact Nuno did not have the opportunity to work with his entire squad last summer — only two new additions had arrived in time to join the training camp in Portugal — played a role in the breakdown of his relationship with the Forest hierarchy.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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With less money being invested by record labels into touring, that has created a top-heavy artist hierarchy, with the rich getting richer and the poor and middle class falling by the wayside.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement While many Republicans view the ACA subsidies as a temporary pandemic-era measure that should now lapse, a handful of GOP moderates in Congress have broken ranks.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Forecasters give Sherrill an advantage, with both the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball classifying the race as Leans Democrat.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Without establishing any link to last week’s shooting, the Republican president and members of his administration have discussed classifying some groups as domestic terrorists, ordering racketeering investigations and revoking tax-exempt status for progressive nonprofits.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But in addition to higher earnings and better employment prospects, getting a degree is the ticket to social mobility, allowing graduates from diverse backgrounds to climb the economic ladder — an opportunity that is unmatched elsewhere.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The entire house is one level, except for a little lofted area with a small window overlooking the main living area that’s accessed via a ladder in the primary bedroom.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Warmly spiced and cozy as can be, this alcoholic beverage takes any party to the next level.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Robinson and McBride were net-rating kings for the Knicks last season — McBride during the regular season and Robinson in the playoffs — but neither jostled through many lineups.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two big banks on the list, Citigroup and Bank of America , both have yields above 2% and about 60% of the analysts covering the stocks rating them a buy.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To cope, Chinese companies have turned more to grouping large numbers of less efficient, often homegrown, chips together to achieve similar computing capabilities.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Create a neutral fall display by grouping elegant white and pale-orange pumpkins.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The brand has also taken large scale billboards in locations that include Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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On a broad scale, service providers decreased 28,000 and goods producers shed 3,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Ranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranking. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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