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as in rates
degree of excellence
only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car
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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
Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Most of the schools nationwide had failing grades (166), and only 11 received grades of C or higher.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind these grades are all based on fantasy-scoring relevance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Today, the assessments in math and reading are given every two years to a broad sample of students in fourth and eighth grades; 12th-graders receive them every four years.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearly 80% of all grades awarded to Yale undergraduates in 2023 were an A or A-.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Only 35% of all students in the K-12 grades met or exceeded grade-level standards in math and reading, with huge performance gaps between Latinos and Blacks at one end and Whites and Asians at the other.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Her son’s middling grades infuriated her.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Approximately 39% of CMS schools received A or B performance grades, an increase of 7 percentage points over the 2023-24 school year.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The roster will continuously be tinkered with, but this appears to be the starting point for 2025, and here is how the Miami Herald grades each unit.
—Omar Kelly
august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Similarly, the focus on literacy needs to expand beyond the early grades and play out in ways that are directly connected to the types of literacy skills students will need to succeed in the long term.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Most of the schools nationwide had failing grades (166), and only 11 received grades of C or higher.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind these grades are all based on fantasy-scoring relevance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Today, the assessments in math and reading are given every two years to a broad sample of students in fourth and eighth grades; 12th-graders receive them every four years.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearly 80% of all grades awarded to Yale undergraduates in 2023 were an A or A-.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Only 35% of all students in the K-12 grades met or exceeded grade-level standards in math and reading, with huge performance gaps between Latinos and Blacks at one end and Whites and Asians at the other.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Her son’s middling grades infuriated her.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Approximately 39% of CMS schools received A or B performance grades, an increase of 7 percentage points over the 2023-24 school year.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The roster will continuously be tinkered with, but this appears to be the starting point for 2025, and here is how the Miami Herald grades each unit.
—Omar Kelly
august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
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The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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What initially led you into podcasting, and what were those early stages like?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In response to the flagging labor market, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates when policymakers meet next week.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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That could accelerate inflation and could also push up longer-term interest rates, such as those on mortgages and car loans.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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But Republicans should question their own members who fail in other areas that require adherence to basic standards of conscience and competence.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Align With Compliance Work with your legal team to ensure the policy meets any relevant laws or standards, such as HIPAA in healthcare, GDPR in the EU or other data protection rules.—
Mike Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ten 3,000 pound rocket burners hidden inside shoot flames 50 feet into the sky as steam rolls down its stony slopes.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The mural will be created using latex and aerosol paints on concrete and will be roughly 50 feet in length, reaching up to 20 feet in height on the main wall and 15 feet on each side of the creek slopes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some college chapters of the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, as several groups across the country issued joint statements condemning the attack and calling for non-violence.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alex Clark, the host of a wellness podcast for Turning Point USA, said Saturday on X that the organization is receiving lots of inbound interest about launching new chapters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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