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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
In a defense sentencing memo, Gonzalez’s attorney describes her as a gifted and enterprising young woman who acquired a B.S. degree in civil and environmental engineering and architectural design from Stanford in 2015, and was involved in other entrepreneurial activities beyond her drug business.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Yemane’s academic ambitions led him to study architecture, earning both undergraduate and master’s degrees.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Detroit native to front office presence Perry played college hoops for one season at Oregon and the rest of his collegiate career at Wayne State in Detroit, graduating from the latter in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, according to the Wayne State athletics department.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
This is especially true if a student wants to pursue a non-specialized degree that's offered at a range of high-quality, affordable schools.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Yemane’s academic ambitions led him to study architecture, earning both undergraduate and master’s degrees.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Detroit native to front office presence Perry played college hoops for one season at Oregon and the rest of his collegiate career at Wayne State in Detroit, graduating from the latter in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, according to the Wayne State athletics department.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
This is especially true if a student wants to pursue a non-specialized degree that's offered at a range of high-quality, affordable schools.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick (383.3 mm by 135.5 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch keeping it away from the trunk.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Human observers had a consensus while AI models were all over the place Though previous research has shown that AI models can accurately describe what’s happening in still images at a level comparable to humans, this study aimed to see whether that still holds true for video.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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In addition to financial support to address human-wolf conflict, the researchers say wolf recovery in Europe has been made possible by substantial legal protections at the country level and at the E.U. level.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Even for an amateur baker like myself, some of the most intriguing recipes fall in the dessert chapter—because who wouldn’t want chewy tahini blondies or a coffee and cream icebox cake to end the meal?—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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While Americans can't take their eyes off the May-December romance, the former cheerleader is building wealth, and football and media power, gaining a position of authority in Belichick's sphere as current UNC Tar Heels head coach and a cultural icon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That’s why many in the real estate space are disappointed in the decision by a Washington regulator to end support for some programs that helped many Americans over that hurdle and into a position to buy homes.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This practice can open up the late larval stage or pupae to predators or weather to kill them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Matheus Nunes’ strike was the eighth occasion that Emery’s team have let one in at that do-or-die stage of a contest.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ellison improved his ranking by one from No. 5 in 2024, while Page vaulted three places from No. 10 and Brin jumped three positions from No. 11.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Nice sit 63rd in the ELO rankings — a measure of team strength that allocates points for every result, weighted by the quality of opposition faced — ahead of Galatasaray and level with Freiburg.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were both averaging less than a point per game.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Camille Grand with the European Council on Foreign Relations says the president has a point about the transatlantic military alliance.—
Elizabeth Palmer,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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McDonald’s dropped diversity targets for its executive ranks.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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His post-draft, post-WR news consensus expert rank is a ho-hum WR32.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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