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degrees

noun

plural of degree
1
as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done

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2
as in levels
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 degrees Temperatures peak at 90 degrees in Orlando and Leesburg, while being in the high 80s everywhere else. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Rock Hill could reach 92 degrees and a heat index of 102, according to the forecast. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026 Winter temperatures fell to around minus 20 degrees Celsius, while snow could reach a metre deep. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Rains will start off light and pick up through the morning and afternoon, keeping temperatures near 60 degrees, with wind gusts up to 30 mph. — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Thunder and lightning go off like artillery shells in every direction and the temperature can drop 30 degrees in seconds. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Even over the past week, the latest estimates out of this region are now very close to 3 degrees Celsius. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The University of Maine at Presque Isle is facing a review after a Washington Post article reported that some students completed degrees in just a few months. — Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 His own patrol car spins around 180 degrees, coming to rest facing oncoming traffic. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
  1. stages
  2. levels
  3. points
  4. positions
  5. chapters
  6. ranks
  7. phases
  8. echelons
Noun
  • Fewer steps for battery makers The approach could also help manufacturers reduce manufacturing complexity if fewer coating and lubrication stages are required.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson, who has sustained three concussions in calendar year, is in the early stages of the NFL’s concussion protocol program.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stages
Noun
  • And such actions must begin at the highest levels of government.
    — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, medical guidelines typically recommend testosterone for men who report symptoms — including low libido and depressed mood — and have two blood tests confirming low levels of the hormone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • These—which would soon earn its authors comparisons to Adolf Hitler, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Spanish Inquisition, and which would be called the Jurenberg Laws, reminiscent of the Nuremberg Laws—included seven points.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Republicans lead Democrats on border security and crime by over 20 percentage points, but are significantly less popular on data centers and healthcare — Democrats score 12 points higher than Republicans on the former and over 20 on the latter.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of points
Noun
  • Several militants took up positions inside the complex, and a shootout with security officers ensued, said police official Mohammad Sadiq.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The group said the attacks were retaliation for Saudi military operations against Houthi positions in Yemen.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Spanning 16 hours in 16 chapters, Mark covers the sweeping history of documentary, from its late 19th-century origins to today.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Following the launch of her first brand in 2016, Sami Miró Vintage, the new Pacsun womenswear brand showcases its first collection, with eight more chapters to follow over the next two years.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • The ‘brass ceiling’ Historically, women, Black service members and service members of color have faced discrimination and violence within the ranks.
    — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Some people love the NFL, and others prefer college football over the professional ranks.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • The miscues and lack of execution affected all phases of the game during their 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of phases
Noun
  • The pattern has been skewed by higher incomes collected by those in the higher echelons of wage workers, like corporate chief executives, entertainers and professional athletes.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • From students like York all the way to the upper echelons of the Republican Party, Kirk's death was seen as a call to action.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of echelons

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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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