as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
a graded creek bed, with the creek's center depth being about three feet
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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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
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Recent Examples of graded
Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Directed by Ken Cole, the film, which has been color graded in Dolby Vision and mixed in Dolby Atmos, is set to release stateside on August 21.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
There are nearly 4,000 PSA 10s out of about 5,500 total graded by the company, yet PSA 10s of this card still sell for more than $400.
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Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be graded by the United States of America in Paragraph Six.
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Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Students in Honka's class complained to staff at the school in April 2024 that they were allegedly pressured to kiss during skits that were graded assignments.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
That might be done by filling it with debris from hospital construction and graded earth or by leveling it with parking structures that would support an elevated ground floor.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The Charlotte Observer reports restaurant sanitation scores lower than an A, and updates the public when B and C grade restaurants are graded again.
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Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Twenty-four of those schools were graded D or lower.
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Samuel O’Neal June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Verb
Those choices include whether junior employees' mistakes get honest feedback or are conveniently avoided and whether their first year is spent being formed into becoming the kind of leaders who will build a better future or who are simply graded against a quota.
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Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Directed by Ken Cole, the film, which has been color graded in Dolby Vision and mixed in Dolby Atmos, is set to release stateside on August 21.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
There are nearly 4,000 PSA 10s out of about 5,500 total graded by the company, yet PSA 10s of this card still sell for more than $400.
—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be graded by the United States of America in Paragraph Six.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Students in Honka's class complained to staff at the school in April 2024 that they were allegedly pressured to kiss during skits that were graded assignments.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
That might be done by filling it with debris from hospital construction and graded earth or by leveling it with parking structures that would support an elevated ground floor.
—
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The Charlotte Observer reports restaurant sanitation scores lower than an A, and updates the public when B and C grade restaurants are graded again.
—
Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Twenty-four of those schools were graded D or lower.
—
Samuel O’Neal June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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This case has now been classified as inactive.
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The project has been classified as a top priority by Zuckerberg and is just one of the many apps the company is reportedly developing in response to emerging trends.
Verb
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Professional attire ranked second.
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According to a new report that tracks pedestrian deaths across the nation, the Miami metro area, which includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, ranked as the 17th most dangerous metropolitan area for pedestrians.
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
Verb
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It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
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It’s organized by season, which is appropriate since farmers markets are the epitome of seasonality, and the recipes are grouped by key ingredient.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
Adjective
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
Verb
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But from the beginning, America distinguished itself by embracing risk-takers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who were willing to challenge convention in pursuit of a better future.
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The two, both of whom are Jewish, distinguished themselves largely based on their varying degrees of support for and criticism of Israel.
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“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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