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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
An arid, barren landscape with extreme temperature swings from 45 to -40 degrees Celsius (113 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Nearly a million acres of wilderness stretch across Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, but in the heart of it are three mineral pools—their waters naturally heated within the earth and bubbling at a soothing 99 to 104 degrees.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather, however, is reporting sunny and clear skies with a high of 56 degrees and low of 42.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The freeze warning, Patterson said, means temperatures are 28 degrees or lower.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
And on the five out of 10 tracks that Dessner did co-produce or co-write, his stamp is present to varying degrees.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Clouds will increase into the evening, with an overnight low around 56 degrees.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Temperatures will be in the upper 50s, which is below the metro’s average of 64 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Friday will see mostly sunny skies and the high temperature will be 72 degrees, according to the weather service.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Nearly a million acres of wilderness stretch across Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, but in the heart of it are three mineral pools—their waters naturally heated within the earth and bubbling at a soothing 99 to 104 degrees.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather, however, is reporting sunny and clear skies with a high of 56 degrees and low of 42.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The freeze warning, Patterson said, means temperatures are 28 degrees or lower.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
And on the five out of 10 tracks that Dessner did co-produce or co-write, his stamp is present to varying degrees.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Clouds will increase into the evening, with an overnight low around 56 degrees.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Temperatures will be in the upper 50s, which is below the metro’s average of 64 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Friday will see mostly sunny skies and the high temperature will be 72 degrees, according to the weather service.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
Noun
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The study consisted of two stages of five weeks apiece.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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In his previous films, Cooper has had – quite literally – huge stages to play with.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the country has seen unprecedented levels of tourism—up 48 percent in 2024 from the year before, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are levels to this, of course.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They’re designed to have very few or zero single points of failure.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cody Gakpo leads his side with eight points through eight matches.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cunha would drop into deeper positions, looking to trap any second balls won, before moving into vacated space.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Center for Renewing America fellows had written two more chapters in the report.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Center for Renewing America fellows had written two more chapters in the report.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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The report didn’t specify whether that increase comes from ultra-wealthy people moving to New York, extant residents joining the ranks of the ultra-wealthy or both.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Liebman has worked her way up Corcoran Group’s ranks since joining as an agent in 1984 at just 23 years old.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The increasing number of offenses that want to play in 12 personnel need to have tight ends who might excel in one area but can be above-average in both phases of the offense.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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One, in particular, was what Jenner said sparked her love for colored hair, leading to one of her most recognizable phases to date.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Grey typically isn’t a colour associated with fun, but the background, lettering, stripe down the middle and sleeve design, have defied logic to propel the Raiders into the higher echelons of these rankings.—
Ajay Rose,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Few things are more luxurious than a cashmere sweater, but the luscious fabric isn’t reserved solely for the upper echelons of society.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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