as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
a graded creek bed, with the creek's center depth being about three feet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in ranked
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of graded
Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Here's how the Longhorns (10-3) graded out in the 2025 season, based on an average of the American-Statesman’s weekly report cards following each game.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
For the past 30 years, cards have been graded on a scale of 1 to 10 by independent grading companies.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Not only did all the labs pull up their raw scores by at least some degree, more AI companies agreed to submit data to FLI in order to be graded.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Kevin Pelton, an ESPN commentator known for his incisive statistical analysis, graded the Celtics’ off-season moves as a C.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
Marchers pass by the library on the University of Oklahoma campus during a protest supporting the graduate assistant who graded Samantha Fulnecky's essay on Dec.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
The Next Gen Stats model graded the decision even more harshly, a 7% dip in win probability.
—Sam McDowell 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Beyond those metrics, Rafaela also graded as elite defensively in just about every category measured by Statcast.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Since Nettles’ 1990 Pacific Senior League error card is relatively obscure in the realm of controversial sports cards, there’s a relatively small supply of examples graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator).
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Here's how the Longhorns (10-3) graded out in the 2025 season, based on an average of the American-Statesman’s weekly report cards following each game.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
For the past 30 years, cards have been graded on a scale of 1 to 10 by independent grading companies.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Not only did all the labs pull up their raw scores by at least some degree, more AI companies agreed to submit data to FLI in order to be graded.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Kevin Pelton, an ESPN commentator known for his incisive statistical analysis, graded the Celtics’ off-season moves as a C.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
Marchers pass by the library on the University of Oklahoma campus during a protest supporting the graduate assistant who graded Samantha Fulnecky's essay on Dec.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
The Next Gen Stats model graded the decision even more harshly, a 7% dip in win probability.
—Sam McDowell 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Beyond those metrics, Rafaela also graded as elite defensively in just about every category measured by Statcast.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
-
Among those players were outside linebacker Princely Umanmielen (originally sidelined with an ankle), center Cade Mays (ankle) and left guard Damien Lewis (oblique).—
Alex Zietlow
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
-
He was released after the trade deadline but re-signed a minor league deal and was added to the postseason roster after Elias Díaz’s oblique injury.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
In 2019, officers went to the home twice while their son Nick was living there — once for a call coded as a welfare check and once for a call classified as mental health–related.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
-
The Justice Department issued a warrant to seize the ship over its sanctions violations for transporting oil on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the State Department.—
Ashley Carnahan , Jennifer Griffin , Lucas Y. Tomlinson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Personal services, child care and education ranked at the top for satisfaction.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Competitive sections for features, documentaries, and shorts each comprise 16 titles, while retrospectives, restorations, and regional premieres are grouped into three out-of-competition strands of 24 films.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Sixteen years ago, food scientists in Brazil created a new system called Nova, which grouped foods into four ascending health categories based on processing.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Then too there was a whole other set of incentives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Hell there was even a cartoon about it.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
-
Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Available for $695, the sculptural silhouette is distinguished by its super-sharp pointed toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The Polar Express’ three seating tiers—coach, deluxe, and first-class—are mainly distinguished by seat type.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share