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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
As a heat wave engulfs the Bay Area, temperatures at kickoff are expected to be around 90 degrees in Santa Clara.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
After the four-hour camp in heat that exceeded 95 degrees in the late afternoon, Pickens left his young fans with a parting message.
—Nick Harris
june 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Highs will reach the low to mid 90s with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees during the afternoon.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Certainly, all four films to be presented at Shanghai are high concept to varying degrees.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026
During El Niño, a swath of ocean stretching 6,000 miles (about 10,000 kilometers) westward off the coast of Ecuador warms for months on end, typically by 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit (about 1 to 2 degrees Celsius).
—Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The water in the system is cold, at about 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a rescue diver.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
For North American observers on the evening of May 30, the Blue Moon rises in the east as the sun dips below the horizon, with Antares glowing roughly 3 degrees to the lower left of Earth's satellite — less than the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 May 2026
Saturday’s high temperature is expected to be near 82 degrees.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
After the four-hour camp in heat that exceeded 95 degrees in the late afternoon, Pickens left his young fans with a parting message.
—Nick Harris
june 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Highs will reach the low to mid 90s with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees during the afternoon.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Certainly, all four films to be presented at Shanghai are high concept to varying degrees.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026
During El Niño, a swath of ocean stretching 6,000 miles (about 10,000 kilometers) westward off the coast of Ecuador warms for months on end, typically by 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit (about 1 to 2 degrees Celsius).
—Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The water in the system is cold, at about 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a rescue diver.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
For North American observers on the evening of May 30, the Blue Moon rises in the east as the sun dips below the horizon, with Antares glowing roughly 3 degrees to the lower left of Earth's satellite — less than the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 May 2026
Saturday’s high temperature is expected to be near 82 degrees.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrees
Noun
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North Texas has entered the early stages of cedar fever season, that time of year when mountain cedar trees start releasing thick clouds of pollen into the air.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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From Beverly Hills to Miami Beach, Black stars lit up stages, red carpets, and festival floors all week long.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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Anxiety about job losses was consistent across age, gender and education levels, though Democrats were more likely than Republicans to express concern.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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While in a game with an improved pace, high school athletes in Texas will receive valuable experience in a game more similar to the collegiate and professional levels.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But the start of the second half gave them a small glimmer of hope after the Knicks went on a 13-0 run and eventually cut the lead to 15 points heading into the final quarter.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Moores profited off the scheme by placing themselves in positions on the boards that resulted in them receiving many of the ultimate payments, as well as diverting substantial funds paid by the participants to themselves, according to the news release.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The chapters are judiciary and fundamental rights, justice, freedom and security, public procurement, statistics and financial control.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The European Commission is responsible for evaluating progress and recommending when negotiation chapters can be provisionally closed.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Rogen and Franco’s friendship has been a point of contention for the actor, as Rogen continues to climb the ranks in Hollywood.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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But some Republicans and conservatives have broken ranks to join them in opposition.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Participants regularly meet with a case manager and judge and advance through five phases.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The development would be adjacent to 135 tiny homes installed in phases beginning during the COVID pandemic to take in veterans who had camped on San Vicente.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The buzz has reached further into the inner echelons of the music world, too.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
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Their proof would become the signature result of Tao’s early career, contributing to his winning the Fields Medal in 2006, and propelling him to the upper echelons of mathematics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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