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 P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Like many students, Headley is now left in limbo, unsure how finals will be submitted or graded.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If a hospital is missing too many pieces of data, the hospital is not graded.
—Eva Flowe
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The event is graded by two judges whose scored are averaged.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Whereas Delane spent most of his time in college outside, Canady spent most of his time inside, where Pro Football Focus graded him as the 10th best cornerback in the country.
—Pete Sweeney
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Like other evaluators, Brugler graded Murdock as a fourth- or fifth-round prospect.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Corporate Power's sire (Curlin) and dam (Road To Victory) both won graded stakes races on the Churchill Downs dirt.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The team graded how well the AI model could provide an accurate diagnosis at three moments in time, from the triage stage in the ER, up to being admitted into the hospital.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Earlier this month, the agency eliminated 11 of the quality and care metrics Medicare Advantage plans are graded on including, among others, call center performance, appeals and complaints.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Like many students, Headley is now left in limbo, unsure how finals will be submitted or graded.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If a hospital is missing too many pieces of data, the hospital is not graded.
—Eva Flowe
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The event is graded by two judges whose scored are averaged.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Whereas Delane spent most of his time in college outside, Canady spent most of his time inside, where Pro Football Focus graded him as the 10th best cornerback in the country.
—Pete Sweeney
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Like other evaluators, Brugler graded Murdock as a fourth- or fifth-round prospect.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Corporate Power's sire (Curlin) and dam (Road To Victory) both won graded stakes races on the Churchill Downs dirt.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The team graded how well the AI model could provide an accurate diagnosis at three moments in time, from the triage stage in the ER, up to being admitted into the hospital.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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Shortstop Mookie Betts played in his first game since sustaining a strained right oblique last month, finishing with a single and throwing out a runner at home.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When Betts landed on the 10-day IL on April 5 with an oblique strain, the Dodgers elected to platoon the middle infield but anointed Alex Freeland the starting second baseman.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Uber’s last big ballot fight, on which together with Lyft the company spent $200 million, was a successful campaign to pass a measure that kept gig workers classified as independent contractors, not full-time employees.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Seahawks, Week 7 Based on the all-encompassing DVOA metrics, Seattle finished last season ranked first in overall, pass and run defense.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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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.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Humidity-loving plants are best grouped together.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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The state is divided into 20 Education Service Center Regions, in which school districts are grouped.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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While tapping away on my laptop, there was another type of tap on my shoulder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Surely there was a time earlier in your life when your financial picture wasn’t so stable.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But his team distinguished themselves through superior organisation with and without the ball, exploiting space to play to the specific strengths of their personnel.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Family dynamics have frequently been at the heart of Koreeda’s films, invariably distinguished by his exceptional direction of children.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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