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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
According to Weather Atlas, in January in Trois-Rivières, the average low temperature is 1 degree fahrenheit and the average high is 19 degrees.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The announcement did not discuss guidance for course or degree audits, which are also mandated through the law.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Denver was forecasted for a high temperature of 34 degrees Friday before sinking into the teens overnight.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The Virginia native graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in journalism and Southern studies.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The announcement did not discuss guidance for course or degree audits, which are also mandated through the law.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Denver was forecasted for a high temperature of 34 degrees Friday before sinking into the teens overnight.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The Virginia native graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in journalism and Southern studies.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage Amazon’s selection of luggage is ever-growing, and the Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage is a standout addition.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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What's more, this door alarm features three sensitivity levels and emits a loud, shrill sound that will instantly scare an intruder away.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The final chapter of Stranger Things is set to release in three parts.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The latest chapter came in the Div.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jimenez’s link-up role for Fulham is visible in his passing solar system, which shows the distance of his passes, the most common players receiving them and their average positions when doing so.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with the biggest year-over-year increases in searches to which shows where exactly travelers are most interested in heading to in the upcoming year.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Manning had the last name, the ranking, and was playing for a storied program.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the first half, Rogers scored 20 of Little Rock Christian's 31 points, including 16 in the second quarter as the Lady Warriors (12-5) overcame an 18-13 deficit before tying the game at 22-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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