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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
The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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
The passage of Proposition 50 means each will see their current House districts redrawn to various degrees, adding in blue precincts and chopping off reliably GOP-voting precincts.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
But before the cold sets in, the metro can expect a mild day on Friday with temperatures around 68 degrees, which is well above the average of 57 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48 degrees.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Indy's coldest Halloween was in 1925 when lows hit 24 degrees.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
These areas should anticipate lows ranging from 34—38 degrees, according to the NWS.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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
The passage of Proposition 50 means each will see their current House districts redrawn to various degrees, adding in blue precincts and chopping off reliably GOP-voting precincts.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
But before the cold sets in, the metro can expect a mild day on Friday with temperatures around 68 degrees, which is well above the average of 57 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48 degrees.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Indy's coldest Halloween was in 1925 when lows hit 24 degrees.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
These areas should anticipate lows ranging from 34—38 degrees, according to the NWS.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
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Many ways to play, but too few modes Like Tetris Effect, the core mode of Arise is called Journey, which features 35 stages dispersed among nine worlds.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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Goforth is hoping to be open by the spring of 2026, with remodeling plans for the tasting room in the very beginning stages.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyond installing coils or rails, the process requires road resurfacing, upgraded power lines, and new grid interface points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Before being subbed out for his last break of the game, Antetokounmpo scored or assisted on all 10 points the Bucks scored in the first three minutes and 45 seconds of the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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She was assigned to the EVOLVE brand before she was let go in October as part of a revamp of the company's developmental ranks.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The move also helps Netflix compete with YouTube, which has risen in ranks as the most popular platform for podcasts.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.—
Jason M. Volack,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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His passing, while not expected to immediately alter the balance of power—given his retirement from the Supreme People’s Assembly in 2019—underscores a generational shift in North Korea’s upper echelons.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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