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
Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
But as a defensive end, Latu knows sacks are largely how his position is graded and, in the years to come, how his legacy will be defined.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for small-city residents.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
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 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
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
Verb
None of those cards had been sent in to be evaluated and graded, which is the industry standard for establishing real value and comparisons.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
But as a defensive end, Latu knows sacks are largely how his position is graded and, in the years to come, how his legacy will be defined.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for small-city residents.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
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 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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The 49ers are 4-2 but can’t run the ball effectively and quarterbacks Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Mac Jones (knee, oblique) are hobbling.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two other names on the injury report for Buffalo are tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique, questionable) and wide receiver/kick returner Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs, questionable).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If a storm originates in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, or eastern North Pacific, it is classified as a hurricane.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Marijuana was banned federally in 1970 with the passage of the Controlled Substances Act, which classified marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His work in the run game was particularly notable, taking a run game that ranked 31st in explosive run rate in 2023 to third best in 2024.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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This one had a slightly more subtle flavor, so many of our editors ranked this one around the middle of the pack.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite being grouped together with the villains who slashed their way through the ’80s (and, to a lesser extent, the ’90s), Freddy has always been unique.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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There was a chill in the air, but for Liverpool’s midfielder, newly arrived from Spain, the real culture shock was what happened on the pitch.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 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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What to do in Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela is the last destination of the Camino de Santiago religious pilgrimage, with its historic center distinguished as a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
9 Oct. 2025
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In 2018 Marti DeLiemaof the University of Minnesota observed that the lack of a trustworthy network of friends or family best distinguished the older adults who had been defrauded from those who had not.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Armstrong was placed on IR earlier this week, after sustaining a hamstring injury in the loss to Carolina.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Young placed an accurate pass to McMillan on a slant route, but the ball bounced off McMillan’s hands and floated into the mitts of Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson for an interception.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Graded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graded. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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