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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Recent Examples of degree
There are mixed intelligence reports about the degree of progress Iran has made toward building a bomb, with estimates ranging from it being a few weeks to several years away.
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Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
There will always be tensions between players and a head coach to varying degrees.
—Meg Linehan, New York Times, 18 June 2025
That’s because cockroaches have a high degree of insecticide resistance.4 Look for a different active ingredient (preferably in a different class of insecticides), not just a different product, says Oi. Product rotation slows down the development of insecticide resistance.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Nippon Steel closed a $14.1 billion takeover of US Steel on Wednesday, in a deal that grants the Trump administration an unusual degree of power over the corporation after an 18-month push to finalize the purchase.
—Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
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Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
There will always be tensions between players and a head coach to varying degrees.
—Meg Linehan, New York Times, 18 June 2025
That’s because cockroaches have a high degree of insecticide resistance.4 Look for a different active ingredient (preferably in a different class of insecticides), not just a different product, says Oi. Product rotation slows down the development of insecticide resistance.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Nippon Steel closed a $14.1 billion takeover of US Steel on Wednesday, in a deal that grants the Trump administration an unusual degree of power over the corporation after an 18-month push to finalize the purchase.
—Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
Noun
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Stillwater’s Tyler Curnow won the discus with a throw of 176 feet, 8 inches, edging Forest Lake’s Howie Johnson.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Many yacht interiors are opting for more residential looks, but this 216-footer pushes the trend to a new level.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The next election, at every level, will help decide whether our schools remain sanctuaries of learning or become battlegrounds for political theater.—
Alberto M. Carvalho,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
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In a chapter of Locality, Regeneration & Divers[c]ities, edited by Sarah Bennett and John Butler, Jesús Pedro Lorente traces the evolution of the neighborhood.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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The latest high jewelry collection, Collezione 1967 (named after the founding of the house), highlights those decades in three chapters of stunning creations.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The new revenue will pay for a new fire station and a ‘round-the-clock firefighter position, town manager Ryan Spitzer told The Charlotte Observer.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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The veteran’s track record includes leading creative positions at festivals in Locarno, Rome, Venice and Beijing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Nine new spec homes are currently available for purchase at various stages of completion, offering prospective homeowners a chance to personalize their future living spaces or move into a beautifully finished home.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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That set the stage for Irving’s game-winning stepback 3-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53.0 seconds remaining.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The set reappears highest on the Official Albums Streaming ranking, coming in at No. 79.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In June 2022, Lame dethroned Charli D’Amelio atop the TikTok rankings and has held the spot ever since.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Jalen Williams added 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 10 points.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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If either team were to lose this match, they would effectively be eliminated from contention after both failed to gain any points during their Gold Cup openers.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Loftus has experienced a remarkable rise at the agency, starting 16 years ago as an intern and quickly moving up the ranks.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Loftus is a homegrown success story who started at the agency 16 years ago as an intern, in its previous incarnation as APA, quickly moving up the ranks.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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