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
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for food enthusiasts.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar also continues to close in on being the all-time leader in total PSA graded baseball cards.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Colts’ offensive line is generally well-graded, but Taylor is adding an additional 61 rushing yards over expected, according to Next Gen Stats, tied for third in the league.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Funk said that for too long state and federal governments have graded homelessness responses by getting people in permanent housing, instead of inside shelter.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing maximum happiness.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Mastery is the opposite of what most learning in schools and corporate education looks like, where the emphasis is on acquiring information and then getting tested and graded on the ability to retain it.
—Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
What are Ohio schools graded on?
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Of course—even if students read less, and do less of their own writing, and skip class more often, and are graded on elevator pitches given to computers—college could remain a stimulating and fun experience.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for food enthusiasts.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar also continues to close in on being the all-time leader in total PSA graded baseball cards.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Colts’ offensive line is generally well-graded, but Taylor is adding an additional 61 rushing yards over expected, according to Next Gen Stats, tied for third in the league.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Funk said that for too long state and federal governments have graded homelessness responses by getting people in permanent housing, instead of inside shelter.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing maximum happiness.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Mastery is the opposite of what most learning in schools and corporate education looks like, where the emphasis is on acquiring information and then getting tested and graded on the ability to retain it.
—Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
What are Ohio schools graded on?
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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An oblique injury last season didn’t help.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elias Díaz exited Saturday’s game after feeling left oblique discomfort during a swing.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These benefits are classified as mandatory spending, which typically continues during a government shutdown since it is funded on a permanent or multi-year basis.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Now classified as a deputy after the Miami-Dade Police Department became the Sheriff’s Office in January, police officer was the top job title last year in county government, with more than 2,400 people holding that position.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both teams are currently ranked in the top 10, and as is well-documented, Franklin has struggled in such games.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Out of more than 80 potential options for what makes sports fun, winning never ranked higher than 40th.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While there was not a specific window of timing that constituted the early versus the late eating group, the researchers grouped participants relative to their peers.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
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For example, Reggio Emilia classrooms are grouped more traditionally by age, and teachers take on groups for one academic year (instead of three years, as in Montessori).—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to its website, there was a buzz about Dave’s from the start.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even though there was a collection of quarterbacks to start games between the Bernie Kosar era and the 1996 relocation, this is where the quarterback wilderness count usually begins.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All three women distinguished themselves.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Using advanced genomic and bioinformatic techniques, the team distinguished microbes that were lifelong companions inside the mammoth, and the ones that showed up later, after death.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Boltaev’s photographs were printed onto ceramic tiles and placed on brick walls so that pictures were not only seen but touched.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The economic and cultural backlash to Israel has sparked comparisons to the pressure placed on South Africa during the era of apartheid racial oppression.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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