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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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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
The water in the system is cold, at about 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a rescue diver.
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CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Andrea discusses Hancock’s improved reliability Arm slot Hancock lowered his arm slot by 6 degrees.
—Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 2026
To clarify just how unusual these temperatures are, temperatures in London for the month of May typically average between 50 and 66 degrees F (10 to 19 degrees C).
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 May 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Uncrewed robotic lunar landings NASA and its commercial partners have landed three robotic vehicles on the moon since 2024 – all to varying degrees of success.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There were recently a couple of stories about influencers that have to various degrees been paid by the different gubernatorial candidates, particularly Steyer and Becerra.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Most food-grade silicone products are designed to handle temperatures up to around 428 degrees Fahrenheit, though some formulations are rated closer to 500 degrees.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Andrea discusses Hancock’s improved reliability Arm slot Hancock lowered his arm slot by 6 degrees.
—Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 2026
To clarify just how unusual these temperatures are, temperatures in London for the month of May typically average between 50 and 66 degrees F (10 to 19 degrees C).
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 May 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Uncrewed robotic lunar landings NASA and its commercial partners have landed three robotic vehicles on the moon since 2024 – all to varying degrees of success.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There were recently a couple of stories about influencers that have to various degrees been paid by the different gubernatorial candidates, particularly Steyer and Becerra.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Most food-grade silicone products are designed to handle temperatures up to around 428 degrees Fahrenheit, though some formulations are rated closer to 500 degrees.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
Noun
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Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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The bill, still in its early stages, has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The top 10 stocks account for about 45% of the index, far below the concentration levels seen in Taiwan and South Korea.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The list features 80 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 39 coaches from lower levels.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 on Wednesday night.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Landry Shamet added 13 points off the bench, while Miles McBride scored seven points in 11 minutes.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The Yellow Submarine series traces back to one of the oddest chapters in modern Scotch whisky history.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Entire chapters of football history have been written on the turf of the Estadio Azteca, one of the sport’s holy sites.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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His victim, in her unassailable purity, resists him, thereby proving that the arrivistes populating the ranks of England’s most upwardly mobile class had a moral edge over the nobility.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from roughly 3100 BC to 1600 BC, built by Neolithic Britons rather than Druids or Celts as once theorized.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from around 3100 BC to 1600 BC — predating the first pyramid.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Cruelty and ruthlessness are deemed just, not only in the highest echelons of politics but also trickling down to daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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There’s often a great deal of hype (some deserved, some not) and vendor promises about transformation and new echelons of efficiency.—
Eddy Azad,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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