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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
Lunar Sheen Popover This Lunar Sheen Popover is the perfect solution for the days where temperatures rise above 60 degrees.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
With temperatures near 50 degrees and colder wind chills, demonstrators bundled up — including Dobby, a foster dog who is protesting in her best sweater.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill any harmful bacteria.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Jan. 2026
The high today will be 81 degrees and the low will be 64 degrees.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The bitter cold felt throughout the city was worse than what thermometers registered in the tiny town of Hell, Michigan, which was minus 17 degrees.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Expect sunny skies, gusty winds, and a high around 55 degrees.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Gorbacz explains that cranking the thermostat up to 75 or 78 degrees Fahrenheit will cause the system to run nonstop.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Also, in the walk-in cooler, the mac and cheese, the curry goat and oxtail were over 41 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
With temperatures near 50 degrees and colder wind chills, demonstrators bundled up — including Dobby, a foster dog who is protesting in her best sweater.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill any harmful bacteria.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Jan. 2026
The high today will be 81 degrees and the low will be 64 degrees.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The bitter cold felt throughout the city was worse than what thermometers registered in the tiny town of Hell, Michigan, which was minus 17 degrees.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Expect sunny skies, gusty winds, and a high around 55 degrees.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Gorbacz explains that cranking the thermostat up to 75 or 78 degrees Fahrenheit will cause the system to run nonstop.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Also, in the walk-in cooler, the mac and cheese, the curry goat and oxtail were over 41 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
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In North Carolina, only 29% of independent stages identified themselves as profitable in 2024, according to a report from the National Independent Venues Association.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The festival is expected to host more than 50,000 people each day of the event, with multiple stages in place for performances.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Horned Frogs wouldn’t get within 10 points the rest of the way.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Both teams scored 14 points in that final period, with Matthew Stafford’s 19-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colby Parkinson the killing blow with 38 seconds left.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit alleges that for more than a decade, beginning at least as early as January 2015, Pepsi and Walmart used their dominant positions in the beverage and grocery markets to suppress price competition.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hi Lab positions HyDee as a response to those challenges by eliminating charging delays associated with battery systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Overall, this is a less-adventurous release than past chapters of Little Book, but there are a range of classic bourbon notes like vanilla, maple, honey, pear, baked apple, and that signature Jim Beam peanut note.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Subsequent chapters of its intriguing nine-episode premiere season will be released each following Friday.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Commercial Sb₂O₃ and Nb₂O₅ were reacted at high temperature in ambient air, yielding uniform rod-like TNO crystals ranging from 500 nm to 2 µm without detectable secondary phases.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gamarra said earlier phases of Venezuelan migration featured people with more money and more education, who were better able to afford to buy in Weston.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Abughazaleh has risen to the upper echelons of fundraisers, in part due to a massive social media audience.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The most plausible entrant may be a late-season episode of Strictly Come Dancing, which could creep into the lower echelons of the top 10.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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