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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Shayla created an exceptional video for an eighth-grade career fair.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2026
Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
According to AirNow, a government website sharing air quality data, air quality is essentially graded on an index from zero to 300+, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (AQI).
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Elsewhere, the kitchen has been updated with marble countertops and an array of professional-grade appliances, including dual Sub-Zero refrigerators and Miele coffee stations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Shayla created an exceptional video for an eighth-grade career fair.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The city waived $940,000 in fees for the project, covering reviews for the design, civil and building plans; a CEQA consultant review; zoning check fees; a grading permit; and city attorney’s fees to draft the development agreement.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
According to AirNow, a government website sharing air quality data, air quality is essentially graded on an index from zero to 300+, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (AQI).
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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The 24-inch Timeless Hardside Spinner by Jessica Simpson is hiding in the clearance section for just $38.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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My baby hairs are 4 inches long now!—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With concerns rising about lagging childhood literacy rates across the country, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has begun screening children’s literacy skills starting at age 3 during pediatrician visits.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some business taxes are based on a flat rate per tax period and others are based on the amount of vehicles, machines, devices or equipment used, the number of employees, square footage of the area, seating capacity, or the scale of fees collected, according to Rodriguez’s motion.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The long-term impact is likely to show up gradually in the types of vehicles that will be produced, rather than a complete abandonment of voluntary emissions standards, complete with redesigns.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rooms With 188 rooms and suites starting at 380 square feet (generous by Hong Kong standards), comfort doesn’t require an upgrade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Family members and Blackbird Mountain Guides officials said the group was on the last day of a three-day trip to the Frog Lake huts near Castle Peak and that the skiers were heading back to the trailhead when the slope collapsed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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While conditions remain dangerous, experts advise reading the avalanche forecast, skiing with local expert guides and choosing shallower slopes to ski off-piste.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, Bridgeman ranked outside the top 100 on DataGolf.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In franchise history, the most games in the leadoff spot by a hitter younger than 22 were Doerr’s 86 in 1937; Anthony’s 31 (27 starts) already rank fourth in franchise history.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sources say there are currently very few American companies with export licenses to export fuel to Cuba.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The onboard casino is one of the most lively places on the ship, and there are lots of shops onboard to spend your winnings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Enter the Mary Jane-sneaker hybrid shoe.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Since 2010, scientists have known that Neanderthals and our ancestors had offspring together, and those hybrid babies passed down their genes to many present-day people.—
Carolyn Y. Johnson,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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With an independent test data set for release, the coming weeks may determine whether Donut Lab’s claims mark a genuine breakthrough or another chapter in the long and difficult quest to commercialize solid-state batteries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But with a gritty performance and one decisive shot, the Bruins rewrote their story, capping an interesting chapter in their illustrious history.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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