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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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Recent Examples of grade
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Ghost Gear designs and sells professional-grade tools for paranormal investigators.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Students should be graded on their ability to learn, not on their ability to buy a book.
—Sami Khan, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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What kind of grades did the pirate get in school?
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Ghost Gear designs and sells professional-grade tools for paranormal investigators.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Critically, American surveillance technologies allowed a brutal mass detention campaign in the far west region of Xinjiang — targeting, tracking and grading virtually the entire native Uyghur population to forcibly assimilate and subdue them.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Students should be graded on their ability to learn, not on their ability to buy a book.
—Sami Khan, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Add 2 inches of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since many of Yiwu's products don't meet EU compliance standards, that limits how much businesses can sell to Europe, Monga said.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems fueled industrialization and lifted living standards.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use jig and pigs 18 to 25 feet deep along brush piles or main lake points with a gradual slope.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Topography will remain the primary driver of growth, and active runs are likely where slope and wind align.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Charlie Kirk Show, which recorded over 750 episodes and has been ranked in the top 10 of Apple podcasts, is known for conservative takes on politics.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rethinking Education For The AI Age Our educational systems, designed for a pre-digital world, are vulnerable to deepening the hybrid cognitive trap.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, researchers were devising methods to make McIntoshes more reliable to grow and using the McIntosh to develop hybrid apples like the Cortland and Milton.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alex Clark, the host of a wellness podcast for Turning Point USA, said Saturday on X that the organization is receiving lots of inbound interest about launching new chapters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The next chapter this year was to host our first fashion show.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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