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
Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
From 2023 to 2025, the NFLPA released annual report cards in which players graded their franchises from A+ to F- in a range of categories, including facilities, amenities, coaching staff and ownership.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Every other team in the NBA gets graded on a curve; bad breaks and reasonable expectations are accounted for in the score at season’s end.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The soil to the east was graded, where foundations will be laid for Sacramento Republic FC’s new soccer stadium.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Cohen, Kustoff graded on environmental voting record Two members of Congress representing West Tennessee received very different scores for their environmental voting record.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026
Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Fagnano was graded at 70, 12th among QBs in Indianapolis, and projected as a late draft pick or undrafted free agent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The ratio of border to center of the card can determine how high the card is graded.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Does that mean everyone in the SEC graded out well?
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
From 2023 to 2025, the NFLPA released annual report cards in which players graded their franchises from A+ to F- in a range of categories, including facilities, amenities, coaching staff and ownership.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Every other team in the NBA gets graded on a curve; bad breaks and reasonable expectations are accounted for in the score at season’s end.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The soil to the east was graded, where foundations will be laid for Sacramento Republic FC’s new soccer stadium.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Cohen, Kustoff graded on environmental voting record Two members of Congress representing West Tennessee received very different scores for their environmental voting record.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026
Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Fagnano was graded at 70, 12th among QBs in Indianapolis, and projected as a late draft pick or undrafted free agent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The ratio of border to center of the card can determine how high the card is graded.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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Crucially, however, there is another view onto Bove’s sculpture beyond the double illusionism of its oblique materialism and front-facing near-pictorialism.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hunt hurt Catcher Blake Hunt had been shut down with an oblique injury.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Helix is classified as a Part 103 ultralight aircraft, the same regulatory class as a hang glider.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.—
Cierra Morgan
March 4,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After Williams rallied in the second set to tie it, the 23-year-old Parry, ranked 111th in the world, took control and cruised in the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The club’s average attendance of 13,321 ranked 29th in the league.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unlike previous years in which attendees raised a hand and asked their questions one by one, this year the questions were submitted in writing and grouped by topic — such as budget, public safety and infrastructure — to be answered by category.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Why Fiberlayering Is Better Than Fibermaxxing Fiber is often grouped as soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was an array of local snacks and drinks in the fridge, plus local coffee and tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There was no immediate White House comment.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 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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In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This palm is distinguished by its edible one-inch fruit, which turns black when ripe and whose taste is likened to dates.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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