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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
Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The letter grades are not yet set in stone.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In other words, the faculty was told—and has been reminded ever since—that grades do not prove mastery or achievement.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Nathan truly is more than grades and accolades.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
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 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
The letter grades are not yet set in stone.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In other words, the faculty was told—and has been reminded ever since—that grades do not prove mastery or achievement.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Nathan truly is more than grades and accolades.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout much of Tame Impala‘s career, the Australian psych-rock group has been a critical darling as its following and stages have both increased in size.—
Josh Glicksman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Georgia, two public service commission seats were up for election, with two Republican incumbents facing voters, and electricity rates were at the heart of the race.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With unionization rates at a dismal 5 percent in Bangladesh, few are able to seek help to advocate for themselves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Winter is a busy time, especially in towns with popular ski slopes like Ludlow’s Okemo Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort in Warren.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The east slopes of the Oregon Cascades could see between 6 and 10 inches above 4,500 feet, according to the NWS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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These chapters are about the rhythms of life for this person, a college teacher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In King's 1986 IT novel, a much younger Dick is referenced in one of the book's five interlude chapters as an army mess cook who was stationed in Derry at the same time as Mike Hanlon's father Will.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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