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 Synonyms for graded
Adjective
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The Sox learned just before Saturday’s game that Vargas would be unavailable after suffering a left oblique strain.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Richardson also has an injury history, having suffered an AC joint sprain in 2023 and then an oblique injury in 2024.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
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That agreement placed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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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
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Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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Once plugged in, viewers will be treated to up to 100 diagonal inches of 4K UHD visuals at a throw ratio of 0.25:1 – meaning that the unit will need to be 39.3 cm (15.5 in) away from the vertical viewing surface to go full size.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
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Skylar Diggins, known for hitting the tunnel in something sharp, diagonal, and pointed, switches it up this time, opting for something smooth, slouched, and low-hanging.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Individual schools will determine how much will be distributed to each team.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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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
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The Sheriff’s Office said the call was not categorized as a mental health crisis.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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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
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The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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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 20 Aug. 2025.
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