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as in to be
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 to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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as in ranking
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
attained the highest rank in the Freemasons
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as in dignity
high position within society
remembered as a woman of rank who socialized only with other members of the elite
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4
as in category
usually ranks plural
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels
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as in rampant
growing thickly and vigorously
covered with trumpet vines so rank you couldn't see the trellis beneath them
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as in stinking
having an unpleasant smell
smokes rank cigars that usually send me running for fresh air
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as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the article about fairy tales was full of rank errors, such as a reference to "Cinderella biting into the poisoned apple"
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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
a sidewalk sale of art works by rank amateurs
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Recent Examples of rank
Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
In total, 16 of the album’s songs populate this week’s 50-position chart, which ranks songs based a formula blending U.S. streaming and sales totals.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
His order also states they should be reverted to their former rank and receive full back pay, benefits, bonus payments or compensation.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Brownfield to wetlands: Pima county officials plan green future for contaminated facility
Finally, John Leos visited Tucson to meet with some of the folks who are trying to clean-up a wastewater treatment plant that, for years, filled surrounding areas with a pretty rank odor.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Dallas wasn't far behind, ranking second with an average charge of 47 cents.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
In total, 16 of the album’s songs populate this week’s 50-position chart, which ranks songs based a formula blending U.S. streaming and sales totals.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Noun
The actor will join the ranks of Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and more.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
His order also states they should be reverted to their former rank and receive full back pay, benefits, bonus payments or compensation.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Only Tokio is expected to remain, albeit in rank 3, while Osaka/Kyoto is expected to fall as far as rank 13 by 2040, down from formerly rank 3.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Brownfield to wetlands: Pima county officials plan green future for contaminated facility
Finally, John Leos visited Tucson to meet with some of the folks who are trying to clean-up a wastewater treatment plant that, for years, filled surrounding areas with a pretty rank odor.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rank
Verb
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There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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And for investors willing to look beyond the political theater, there is absolutely a way forward – possibly an even more lucrative one.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Boys of Summer is classified as a fougère, a classically masculine scent categorized by herbaceous top notes (usually lavender), a floral heart, and a green, woody base.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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According to the plan, the parade would be classified as a national special security event, and that request has been submitted by the National Park Service and is under review.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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The above average ranking mostly reflects her defense.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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His tailoring speaks to a form of dignity rooted not only in fit and cut but in care.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis spoke with clarity about the essentials of faith, mercy, joy, human dignity, and the urgency of going out to the peripheries.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On top of getting your ducks in a row, May’s first quarter moon is here to help you fine-tune your daily rituals, tackle unfinished tasks and focus on your self-care.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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For the third season in a row, the Knicks are going to Round 2.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Chicken-centric chains, notably Raising Cane’s and Wingstop, were the strongest performers among all restaurant categories in 2024.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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These two categories of research have previously been targeted by Republicans in Congress such as Rep. Jim Jordan and Sen. Ted Cruz.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Breeding a climate of 'rumor and turmoil' Historians say papal gambling dates back at least to the 1400s and was rampant in 16th-century Rome.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Everything was from outside our borders, crime is rampant, our economy is gone to help in a hand basket, and there was no growth whatsoever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This is about a team with a top-10 payroll whose GM committed too stinking much of it to dogs that can’t, or won’t, pull the sled.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2019
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Muttaiah said the man inside the stinking manhole was working without any safety equipment — no gloves, no shoes, no supplemental oxygen.—
Joanna Slater,
Washington Post,
16 Dec. 2019
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“Rank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rank. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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