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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
All of us graded each brand on a number of factors, including appearance, texture, flavor, and variety.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
He's held to the curve, he's graded on a curve.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The former airport grounds, where the new construction will occur, is graded and ready for further development.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The other race was a third-place finish in her only graded-stakes try.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Reese is graded highly by Pro Football Focus as a run stopper, tackler and pass rusher.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The team’s running backs were among the worst-graded in the league.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
Here's how the Longhorns (10-3) graded out in the 2025 season, based on an average of the American-Statesman’s weekly report cards following each game.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Giants’ outfield defense graded out as among the worst in the majors last season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
All of us graded each brand on a number of factors, including appearance, texture, flavor, and variety.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
He's held to the curve, he's graded on a curve.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The former airport grounds, where the new construction will occur, is graded and ready for further development.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The other race was a third-place finish in her only graded-stakes try.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Reese is graded highly by Pro Football Focus as a run stopper, tackler and pass rusher.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The team’s running backs were among the worst-graded in the league.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
Here's how the Longhorns (10-3) graded out in the 2025 season, based on an average of the American-Statesman’s weekly report cards following each game.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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Darnold, who was blown out in his playoff debut last year with the Vikings — by the Rams, no less — played through an oblique injury and completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards with no turnovers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fighting an oblique injury that limited him to only 17 pass attempts last week, the Seahawks will lean on Walker III in attempt to keep Stafford, Nacua and Davante Adams off the field.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends the mountain lions (Puma concolor couguar) in certain regions should be classified as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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None of the documents were classified.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the regular season, Pro Football Focus ranked the Broncos’ offensive line as the best in the NFL.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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They are being penalized for their weak non-conference schedule, which KenPom ranked 362nd out of 365 Division I teams and included three games against Division II opponents.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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In it, Bonta grouped Elk Grove with other communities with battered housing reputations.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This pattern is re-enforced by the chart (below) of the squad grouped by positions.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In between acts, there was a dance intermission featuring background dancers, including a solo female dancer performing a contemporary piece, before the stage opened to a full dance performance.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Detectives did not indicate that there was any connection between the two incidents.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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It’s distinguished by terracotta roof shingles, off-white stucco walls and glass-block windows framed by palms and planter boxes.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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The count distinguished between people living on the street and people living in shelters — both were counted as being homeless.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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