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 Frozen meat was being thawed with water at 13 degrees above the required thawing temperature; product was removed from sink. — Arkansas Online, 4 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 The forecast indicates that the hot weather will continue through the holiday weekend, with temperatures in Kansas City in the mid- to upper 90s, and heat index values reaching around 105 degrees. — Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The 14-minute delay came as temperatures reached 90 degrees with 61 percent humidity in Cincinnati. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Gilford said that Climate Central’s early studies have found that about 94% of the Pacific has experienced heat wave conditions since January, with some regions already up to 2 degrees Celsius warmer than normal. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 The ring of material surrounding Sgr A* would be about four degrees across—about half the apparent size of your outstretched fist. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026 When heated to 170 degrees Celsius, the ring contracted and squeezed the battery. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 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
  • After the boy missed a long-lasting dose, the house manager contacted the same hospital to talk about how to improve his blood glucose levels.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Tiedemann noted that permit levels are intentionally set with some buffer, so that a violation doesn’t immediately cause a crisis.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • This year, Oura, one of the tournament’s sponsors, set up a recovery station near Court 5 with thermal imaging to test body temperature and cooling stations to relax between points.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The 24-year-old had a career-high 56 points last season and is entering the final year of a two-year, $3 million average annual value contract.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of points
Noun
  • The news about Guimaraes wanting to leave was followed almost immediately by Johan Manzambi, Newcastle’s top target across all positions, opting for Aston Villa at the final moment.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell says the 805 RX was designed around adult-sized ergonomics, with adjustable footpeg and handlebar positions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 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
  • Some came through technical ranks, whereas others followed very different paths.
    — Milan Shetti, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For the next several summers, Wardle worked on staff, investing in the younger Scouts coming up through the ranks.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • A week after losing 49-35 to Batavia, Maine South came out strong in all three phases of the game.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The next two phases, Elephant Springs and Predators of Asia and Africa, opened in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of phases
Noun
  • Some of them have brought conspiracy theories into the highest echelons of government.
    — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If the Bruins want to compete with the upper echelons of the Big Ten, West needs to build on his success last season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of echelons

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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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