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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
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The litigation continued through 2025 and into 2026, with both sides claiming victories at various stages.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The new German shipyard, founded by engineer and entrepreneur Mike Frank earlier this year, has announced that the first unit of its new solar-electric catamaran is entering the final stages of construction.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 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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The team now plans stratospheric flights later this year, targeting altitudes above 40,000 feet—higher than typical passenger airliner cruise levels.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Goals, assists and midfielder bonus points all appear likely.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Musiala often operates in advanced central positions, giving him multiple routes to fantasy returns.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Conservatives frequently warn that the close study of the darkest chapters of our past will erode any sense of patriotism.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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There are also chapters covering her movies, actors, mentors and what people should know about fame.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Castle said victims are too often left with limited options when allegations are mishandled or ignored within the ranks.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The list complied with a 2013 congressional mandate to capture a better picture of the faith and beliefs in the ranks.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
8 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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According to the documents, the project will include seven phases of construction over a two-to-three-year period.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
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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Cruelty and ruthlessness are deemed just, not only in the highest echelons of politics but also trickling down to daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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