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as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in is
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 grades
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The law requires the state education commission and local school boards to come up with guidelines for the use of cellphones in schools for grades K-12.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The other evaluates applicants using a comprehensive review process — including special talents, how a student compares with peers in their high school, and geographic location — in addition to grades and coursework.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The survey featured responses from 119,689 public school students who were in fifth, eighth, ninth and 11th grades last spring.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Don’t add up the grades, add up the misery.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Illinois should require at least 60 minutes of daily math instruction in the early grades, ensuring students have the time and structure necessary to master core concepts.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pewaukee School Board approved a policy in October that requires students in grades 4K-8 to power off devices during the school day and store them out of sight.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Some districts across the state saw a decline in performance in the 2024-25 preliminary school letter grades released by the Arizona State Board of Education, with more than double the number of schools receiving a failing grade than the year prior.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Pasco County Schools lists Mroz as a teacher at West Pasco Education Academy’s Harry Schwettman Campus in Hudson, which hosts grades 6 through 12.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Among players who have lined up on the field for at least 150 snaps against the pass, Chambliss grades out as the 14th-best linebacker in the country, according to PFF.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Only Mikey Anderson grades out higher among defensemen league-wide.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
With the final stretch coming up in September, here's how FanGraphs grades each team's chances for postseason seeding.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The analyst added that another potential catalyst for the company, improved grades at Alcoa's bauxite mines, remains a 2028 story at the earliest.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The law requires the state education commission and local school boards to come up with guidelines for the use of cellphones in schools for grades K-12.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The other evaluates applicants using a comprehensive review process — including special talents, how a student compares with peers in their high school, and geographic location — in addition to grades and coursework.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The survey featured responses from 119,689 public school students who were in fifth, eighth, ninth and 11th grades last spring.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Don’t add up the grades, add up the misery.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Illinois should require at least 60 minutes of daily math instruction in the early grades, ensuring students have the time and structure necessary to master core concepts.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pewaukee School Board approved a policy in October that requires students in grades 4K-8 to power off devices during the school day and store them out of sight.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Some districts across the state saw a decline in performance in the 2024-25 preliminary school letter grades released by the Arizona State Board of Education, with more than double the number of schools receiving a failing grade than the year prior.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Little Rock School District scored a C -- the same as 98 other districts across Arkansas -- when the state issued its first set of letter grades last week as part of a new rollout by the Arkansas Department of Education that grades each district individually, as opposed to only schools.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Pasco County Schools lists Mroz as a teacher at West Pasco Education Academy’s Harry Schwettman Campus in Hudson, which hosts grades 6 through 12.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Among players who have lined up on the field for at least 150 snaps against the pass, Chambliss grades out as the 14th-best linebacker in the country, according to PFF.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Only Mikey Anderson grades out higher among defensemen league-wide.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
With the final stretch coming up in September, here's how FanGraphs grades each team's chances for postseason seeding.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
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In North Carolina, only 29% of independent stages identified themselves as profitable in 2024, according to a report from the National Independent Venues Association.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The festival is expected to host more than 50,000 people each day of the event, with multiple stages in place for performances.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Participants were generally healthy in midlife, with low rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, which may have influenced the positive outcomes.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lynch, the Rivian engineer, said outdoorsy types can feel confident taking their R1S or R1T Quads with them on the trails or national parks.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Why Some Glass Can Break in the Microwave Certain types of glass can break in the microwave due to their inability to withstand high heat and rapid temperature changes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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These cobalt crusts are found on seamount slopes, which contain vital metals such as cobalt, nickel, and platinum.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Skiers are spoiled for choice here, with three mountain peaks and 51 slopes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Detroit, Michigan WalletHub's study includes a more comprehensive analysis that ranks 182 cities based on 31 key metrics that also include factors like average commute time, safety and family friendliness.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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There is a road closure at West 135th Street and US-69 South.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Once there is a final design, the city will be able to seek grants and other funding for the project.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Overall, this is a less-adventurous release than past chapters of Little Book, but there are a range of classic bourbon notes like vanilla, maple, honey, pear, baked apple, and that signature Jim Beam peanut note.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Subsequent chapters of its intriguing nine-episode premiere season will be released each following Friday.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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