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 High temperatures will consistently reach the low to mid-90s each afternoon, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Even Fresno will only peak in the mid-80s Sunday, a dramatic departure from 105 degrees on Thursday. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Heat and humidity on Friday are expected to fall from peaks on Thursday, with highs across the region dropping 4 to 8 degrees, forecasts show. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 His own patrol car spins around 180 degrees, coming to rest facing oncoming traffic. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Kirchhoff holds graduate degrees in public safety, justice administration and public affairs. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 Many of us found ourselves just two degrees of separation from the tragedy. — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 The inside of the two server warehouses at Cole and Kuna-Mora roads are warmer than your average office, running around 85 degrees Fahrenheit. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026 Temperatures were 96 degrees at the time, and the car’s engine was off and the windows were rolled up, the Union County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 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
  • The new equipment was announced at an industry conference in Wuxi, China, on September 2 and covers several key stages of semiconductor production.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of stages
Noun
  • Alcohol can also affect hormone levels, including estrogen, which can lead to breast cancer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • Seattle came back to score 13 unanswered points and win the game 13-10.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In another debut for the competition, Cesc Fabregas’ Como host RB Leipzig on Thursday, following a strong start to the season with seven points from three Serie A matches.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of points
Noun
  • This pass map shows the dangerous positions Rashford has put Shaw into with the ball (yellow arrows) — three are in the box and two are on the edge of it.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some maintain that women are just too emotional to be in positions of authority.
    — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Some chapters in From Inside Out are strictly based on the audience sharing the experience of some of my protagonists in being in the buildings of Peter Zumthor.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Further chapters of the collaboration will be revealed in the coming months, Birkenstock said.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.
    — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Having another Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks, the first since Messi left for Inter Miami, helped the French side add another layer of prestige in a calendar year that changed everything at the Parc des Princes.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • Overlapping features and houses built directly next to one another indicate the settlement developed in two phases, officials said — with its footprint shifting as new homes were constructed.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Home built in phases A larger house came after the cabin, where Roebbelen and his wife, Kimberly, raised their three children.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of phases
Noun
  • 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
  • The fact that many of the newest hybrids coming to market reach the upper echelons of luxury and performance indicates that such customers are ready to spend big on these dual-advantage beasts.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of echelons

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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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