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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
Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The hospital received an A grade in fall 2025’s report and a B-grade in spring 2025’s report.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Mississippi grades its schools A to F and sends coaches to train teachers in low-performing ones.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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Noun
These combined grades are then placed on a curve and given a 1-100 score, with 1 being the least favorable and 100 being the most favorable.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The hospital received an A grade in fall 2025’s report and a B-grade in spring 2025’s report.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Verb
The numbers show Boeing is headed in the right direction for improving free cash flow (FCF) – the best way to grade the company’s financial health at this stage of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s rehabilitation efforts.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Mississippi grades its schools A to F and sends coaches to train teachers in low-performing ones.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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With a pole that is about one inch thicker than similar Spalding hoops and an additional powder coating, the company offers resistance to weather and rust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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More Charlotte region growth stats Charlotte added more people (20,731) from 2024 to last year than the nine communities above it in growth rate did during the same span.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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That particular section, which sets new standards around warehouse operations and gives employees more information about company quotas and biometric surveillance, has drawn pushback from CBIA.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The fire extinguisher incident was the latest pitfall in a season that, even by Marseille’s own inherently chaotic standards, has stretched the bounds of credibility.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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All sorts of variables are logged if available — altitude, lie, slope.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Survey respondents ranked Liberty Point and Liberty Ridge as their top school name choices, paired with either lions or coyotes as mascot options.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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In other words, there was a gap in the market.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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There are over 40 colors to choose from, although the prices vary by color and design.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The coach can take a linebacker off the field on passing downs and play both Parrish and Scott inside at nickel cornerback or even at a hybrid linebacker position.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Researchers have developed a hybrid semiconductor-catalyst system that captures high-energy sunlight more efficiently than solar panels or plants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The appearance also followed Rosalía’s latest New Balance chapter.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Caps fly in the air, diplomas are framed, and a new chapter begins.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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