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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
Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Machined from artisan-grade materials, the HTI chassis is designed to absorb shocks, withstand abuse, and perform under the harshest combat and environmental conditions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for small-city residents.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Approximately six hundred young teens composed Tupac’s grade, and classes were capped at thirty per room.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Machined from artisan-grade materials, the HTI chassis is designed to absorb shocks, withstand abuse, and perform under the harshest combat and environmental conditions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But as a defensive end, Latu knows sacks are largely how his position is graded and, in the years to come, how his legacy will be defined.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for small-city residents.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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How To Dig Up Dahlia Tubers Cut back the dead foliage to about 4 inches above ground to prevent diseases and pests and make removing the clump from the soil easier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight-Leg Pants The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, and Quince’s size guide offers recommendations based on height.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delinquency rates for borrowers with higher scores have remained relatively stable.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Six weeks into the season, the Colts lead the NFL in dropback success rate, largely on the backs of their diverse, dynamic group of pass catchers.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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At the 2025 American Diabetes Association conference in July, Polsky presented several new updates to the organization’s standards for care during pregnancy.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hegseth in September called for service members in combat roles to meet the highest male standards for physical fitness.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mürren-Schilthorn, with its 31 miles of ski slopes, is typically described as the most advanced of the areas.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The west slope of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, including the city of Blue Canyon, will be impacted.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chicago ranks 23rd in EPA/play, according to TruMedia, and its most impressive performance has come against a dreadful Cowboys defense.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Board members used a points system to rank their top three choices; each member's top candidate received three points, their second choice received two points and their third choice received one point.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the new research, which analyzed data from 125,000 children, there was a 36% decline in all food allergies between 2012 and 2020.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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There are also ramifications for the agriculture industry and food production.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Exec Casual responds to hybrid lifestyles, blending soft tailoring that effortlessly transition from work to weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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With hybrid work here to stay, mental fitness enhances self-regulation, motivation and engagement, helping sustain high performance beyond traditional office walls.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Center for Renewing America fellows had written two more chapters in the report.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The premiere episode of Boston Blue kicked off the next chapter of the Blue Bloods saga on CBS.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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