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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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tenet had sued Leapfrog last year over poor grades given to its Palm Beach Network hospitals, calling the grading process unfair and deceptive.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
My digital life deserved a professional-grade firewall, and getting Norton's 360 Deluxe Antivirus plan was like finally having a personal security detail for my data.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Other health systems, including HCA Florida, which owns hospitals across the state, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, have criticized the group’s grading methodology.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tenet had sued Leapfrog last year over poor grades given to its Palm Beach Network hospitals, calling the grading process unfair and deceptive.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
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Storms also dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain and left piles of hail in the Grand Rapids area in western Michigan, said Alex Manion, a weather service meteorologist in Detroit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The new Ozzy — named after her paternal grandfather, the former Black Sabbath frontman who died of a heart attack last July — clocked in a week ago at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 19 inches long, according to the photo.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Of that trio, Hill, a submariner who ranked second last season in induced groundball rate (48 percent) among relievers, is likely to see immediate action.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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One wonders, though, if the rules--the standards, the best practices--were followed when the Tomahawk was launched.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Over the ensuing 10 months, the Vatican undertook extensive renovations to the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace, which hadn’t been used during Francis’ 12-year papacy and was in dire need of an update to bring its electric, plumbing and other utilities up to standard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its fighters wore camouflage gear that blended with a sand-colored backdrop; the base was only reachable by walking up a steep slope.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Destructive dry avalanches Avalanches happen when the snow pack gives way and slides down steep slopes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Washington state already ranks a dismal 45th out of the 50 states in tax friendliness because of a heavy burden of sales, capital gains, property and excise taxes.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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DeRozan, who ranks 18th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,573 points, went 11 of 21 from the field, 1 of 3 from 3-point range and 18 of 21 at the free-throw line.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Blume made growing up less alienating for her readers, but there were limits to her project of destigmatization.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some may say the Horns underachieved in 2026 but there are almost a boatload of teams who would love to be them at this moment.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The administration has been systematically dismantling the EPA’s enforcement capabilities and sees California’s autonomy as an obstacle to eliminating carbon-reduction policies and electric/hybrid vehicle quotas.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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The facility covers 32,000 sq ft and is equipped for cutting-edge VFX and generative virtual effects work, underpinned by a hybrid cloud setup.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Paul Kendrick, endorsed by both Croke and the district’s Democratic state senator, Sara Feigenholtz, has held leadership roles at nonprofits and the local chapter of Indivisible Chicago.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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