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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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as in hybrid
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Recent Examples of grade
Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Parents, 20 June 2025
He was deported in January of 2007, when Valdes was in seventh grade.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Based on the administration’s own words, grading the administration on these three healthcare tests will fulfill those criteria.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Somewhere in the middle of fifth grade, my child started asking for more independence.
—Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Parents, 20 June 2025
He was deported in January of 2007, when Valdes was in seventh grade.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Verb
Around 42,000 cards of the Fever guard were graded by PSA last year.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Based on the administration’s own words, grading the administration on these three healthcare tests will fulfill those criteria.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The crinoid has between 20 and 22 arms that can reach up to 5.5 inches long, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Israel says its missile defense success rate stands at greater than 90% against Iran's attacks in the ongoing aerial war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Things to watch are already 9th in bullpen innings, middle to slightly bottom of the pack in K and BB rates.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Some of those tracks remain standards from that era and rank not just among the most successful, but also the most critically acclaimed of all time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The twice-yearly injection offers a more convenient alternative to the current standard of care for HIV prevention, a daily pill called Truvada.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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The plan also involves adding California Highway Patrol observation areas, vehicle pull-out areas, a traffic signal at Noble Road, as well as slope protection and drainage improvements, and improvements to the tidal salt marsh and public access.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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The journey’s two remote campsites are reached by traversing spectacular terrain on foot across glaciers, up icy slopes, and through glittering blue ice caves.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The Stallions finished 18-3 and ranked No. 2 in the nation after their 6-5 loss to rival Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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In May 2024, the largest solar flare since 2017 was detected, ranking at an X-8.7 magnitude.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Inside the Piloti Ferrari 296 Speciale, the racing seats are made of Alcantara, there is extra carbon fiber, and the seat inserts contain fireproof fabric that is also used for Le Mans drivers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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After Camelot, before the brain worms, there was a stylish, tragic Kennedy love story that briefly captured the entire world’s attention.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead, most are creating a hybrid approach: books through publishers, newsletters direct to readers, perhaps audiobooks through yet another channel.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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In this possession below, Hartenstein shows, switches at the nail, sprints out to the top of a 2-3 hybrid zone and holds his own before securing the play with a defensive rebound.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In a chapter of Locality, Regeneration & Divers[c]ities, edited by Sarah Bennett and John Butler, Jesús Pedro Lorente traces the evolution of the neighborhood.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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Blank has helped create a pipeline between PGA Tour Superstore and youth development, with 50 First Tee chapters in markets with the company’s retail stores receiving grants to support youth programs.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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