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
Mourinho, Solskjaer and Ten Hag all embraced the challenge, to varying degrees of success.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Temperatures will be much cooler than normal; The high temperature in Kansas City Friday is 67 degrees, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The winds are tremendously hot, with temperatures during the eruptions around 2,100 degrees, scientists say.
—Mark Price, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But Michigan never actually reached 100 degrees this summer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Expect clear skies at night and a low near 84 degrees.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Not unusual for a budget monitor, the 221V8LB's stand is ergonomically limited, providing only tilt adjustment (up to 5 degrees toward or 20 degrees away).
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Temperatures will be much cooler than normal; The high temperature in Kansas City Friday is 67 degrees, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The winds are tremendously hot, with temperatures during the eruptions around 2,100 degrees, scientists say.
—Mark Price, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But Michigan never actually reached 100 degrees this summer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Expect clear skies at night and a low near 84 degrees.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Not unusual for a budget monitor, the 221V8LB's stand is ergonomically limited, providing only tilt adjustment (up to 5 degrees toward or 20 degrees away).
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
Noun
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Artists including Benson Boone, Tate McRae, Lorde and Addison Rae will all hit stages across Music City this month.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Spanning more than 12,636 square feet over three levels, the unit carries men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, eyewear and beauty collections.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Defensively, Boise State forced two turnovers and had seven tackles for loss, and allowed points on only two of 14 possessions.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs managed to score just six points in first half.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saturday's opponent, Arkansas State, promises to have a much more dynamic attack with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and plenty of speed at the skill positions.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The powers that be explained to me that in the audiobook, there would be no easy way to identify the bees’ chapters, which were designated with italics in the printed version, unless the narrator’s voice changed from female to male.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In In Farthest Seas, this silence is visual, too, the white of the page surrounding and almost enveloping the brief, revelatory chapters.—
Brian Robert Moore
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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The gangs also continue to have access to small arms and unmanned aircraft systems — drones — capable of reaching low-altitude phases of flight, the FAA said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Americans’ success was frustrating to Iran’s high echelons.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the Fed’s diversity problem hasn’t just been at the upper echelons of the institution.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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