How to Use degree in a Sentence

degree

noun

• These trees will thrive, to a greater or lesser degree, in a number of climates.
• There are 360 degrees in a circle.
• Is there any man who would elevate them to the degree of the white man?
  — Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
• In Chicago at the same time, the thermometer read 3 degrees.
  — Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2024
• The forecast called for skies to clear later in the day and for temperatures to drop to a low of 24 degrees.
  — Max Golembo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2023
• Agents are still seeing strong demand on the ground, just not to the degree when mortgage rates were at record lows.
  — Mitchell Parton, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
• But the studios also weren’t willing to give to the degree that the WGA demanded, either.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 May 2023
• The internal temperature of the breast should be at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven.
  — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
• Portland will see slight chances of showers through the day Wednesday, and with afternoon sun breaks the metro area should see a high of about 76 degrees.
  — oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023
• On Tuesday, skies are expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 38 and a low of about 21 degrees.
  — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024
• While loungewear can be dressed up to a degree, certain pieces still may not be formal enough for occasions with a strict dress code.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
• The normal temperatures for this time of year in Kansas City is around 40 degrees.
  — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
• Evening temperatures could reach a low of about 46 degrees.
  — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
• And not only are the outfits more connected to the music, there's a degree of specificity that serves as a kind of badge of honor.
  — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
• The weather was breezy at 85 degrees when the outdoor event began at 4 p.m. in downtown Northbrook at the renowned park under mature trees.
  — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
• Current Lake Erie water temp off of Cleveland is 75 degrees.
  — Mike Rose, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2023
• The two broods will begin to emerge when the soil 8 inches underground reaches 64 degrees, and are often triggered by a warm rain.
  — Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
• Temperatures bottom out in the mid-30s to around 40 degrees.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
• After passing Math 105, Hughes still needs to pass a statistics class to earn her degree.
  — oregonlive, 7 June 2023
• High temperatures may not get quite as warm, within a few degrees of 55.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
• Amon said her law degree and doctorate have ended up being great tools for her life in theater.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
• Horton has been charged with first degree robbery and auto burglary.
  — William Thornton | [e-mail], al, 16 June 2023
• Is there a better way to handle these types of questions while maintaining some degree of good humor?
  — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• The Portland area will see mostly cloudy skies with a high of about 84 degrees and a slight chance of rain today, according to the National Weather Service.
  — The Oregonian, oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2023
• For now, traders are betting that the first rate cut will likely come in June, according to futures; to a lesser degree, some traders are betting on July.
  — Bryan Mena, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
• All over the planet, the heat broke temperature records, including in Siberia, where the thermometer hit 103 degrees!
  — David Pogue, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2023
• Heat cables made by Frost King, a popular brand, have thermostats that turn on heat when pipes are below 38 degrees and switch off above 45 degrees.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
• Detroit typically sees a high of 41 degrees on March 4.
  — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024
• Submerge the vegetables into water that is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below to stop the cooking process.
  — Justin Miller Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 6 June 2023
• Overnight temperatures in Phoenix have also not dropped below 90 degrees for at least 15 days.
  — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 July 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024