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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
Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Jordan's classmates observed two minutes of silence in his memory, said Breeden's daughter, who is in the same grade as her cousin.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 26 May 2025
Make sure soil is graded so that rainwater runs downhill from your house.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Noun
By eighth grade, Rocco Culpepper was enamored with basketball.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Jordan's classmates observed two minutes of silence in his memory, said Breeden's daughter, who is in the same grade as her cousin.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
Once a drive is verified through its SMART data to be worth grading and refurbishing, it's put into one of more than two dozen wiping bays, each holding about 192 drives (with a special bay handling some M.2 and other non-HDD sizes).
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2025
Make sure soil is graded so that rainwater runs downhill from your house.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
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Ouellette won the 1,600 title (Martin was second) and another senior Oliver Guzy won the long jump (22 feet, 3 ¼ inches) was second in the 300 hurdles.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Communities with higher vaccination rates have fewer opportunities to spread the virus.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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While the company has achieved an average annual revenue growth rate of 7% over the past three years, its most recent fiscal year saw a 5% decline in revenues, settling at $23.6 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Sacramento encourages higher density to address the regional housing shortage and, because of that, the city must approve projects that meet state standards.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Interestingly, there’s an international standard for PIN code management in financial services, ISO 9564-1, and this allows for PINs of up to 12 digits.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Fortunately, the view from the top still hits me like a surprise every time: the hills of Mexico to the south, the coastline to the west, the miles of undeveloped slopes and valleys to the north.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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According to new research published Monday in the journal Nature Communications, these slopes are dry, likely due to layers of fine dust suddenly sliding off steep terrain.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
Verb
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They have been ranked as the second and third most destructive wildfires in California history, according to Cal Fire.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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According to African crime research, last year, South Africa was ranked the most dangerous country on the continent, with one of the world’s highest homicide rates.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
Verb
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There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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There are all different kinds of models out there, including robot vacuums, robot mops, and hybrid versions that both vacuum and mop.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Bischoff’s specializes in a form of hybrid taxidermy, incorporating traditional techniques with the more new-fangled freeze-drying process.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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After six seasons and eight years, The Handmaid's Tale has finally written its last chapter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The first chapter of the new book Tearing Down the Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World, like its unfurling title, leaves you a bit breathless.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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