graded 1 of 2

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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graded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grade

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Adjective
  • Zack Steffen made his return to action after an oblique injury in mid-May took him off the field before a knee injury at U.S. Men’s National Team camp required surgery.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
  • Luis Gil, last year’s AL Rookie of the Year, hasn’t pitched this season due to a right lat strain, and the Yankees are awaiting Ryan Yarbrough’s return from an oblique strain.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.
    Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That agreement placed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • His archrival Lachlan Kennedy, who had looked best placed to challenge him, was disqualified for a false start.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.
    Olivia Antigua, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • That’s an issue because while both hemp and marijuana are cannabis plants, distinguished only by their cannabinoid content, they are regulated differently.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This measurement refers to the diagonal length of a laptop’s screen, extending from one corner to the opposite corner, with most models typically maxing out at around 17 inches.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • The specs also state that visuals up to 180 diagonal inches can be had, but the closer the unit is to the wall, the sharper and brighter the imagery.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Individual schools will determine how much will be distributed to each team.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
  • For those looking to ensure their estate is distributed according to their actual wishes rather than an outdated family tree, the best move is to consult a competent estate planning attorney (preferably one with a sense of humor about the whole thing).
    Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Sheriff’s Office said the call was not categorized as a mental health crisis.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • To tackle the problem, the group categorized possible dissections of an equilateral triangle based on how the cuts intersect the triangle’s edges.
    Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Sustainability cannot be relegated to a single department or initiative.
    Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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