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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
Independent Picture House, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The player grades are based on offensive and defensive BPR, which measures an individual player’s offensive or defensive value added to their team per 100 possessions.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Unlike public schools or Cedar Rapids Prep, the city's private schools can turn away a child for poor grades, or a history of misbehavior.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Lakisha says Marquis loved supporting his students, and would give them rewards for getting good grades.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Most Colorado schools end classes in May, meaning that, in April, time is running short for students who are trying to raise their grades, and even those who are doing well face a crunch of tests and project deadlines, Eckhart said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Sam Woodward Did your parents ever bribe you to get good grades?
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
With threats to expose social security numbers, dates of birth, family information, grades, and even confidential medical information, the breach cornered PowerSchool into paying millions of dollars in ransom.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Another provision would require health education in grades 6-12 to address human embryologic and fetal development, including a high-definition ultrasound video showing the development of the heart and other organs and movement of the limbs and head.
—Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Each chef has to make their best dish in 75 minutes, and each judge grades them on taste, creativity, presentation, and technique for a maximum of 20 points per judge and 60 points total.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Everyone, to some extent, grades their romantic partner on a curve, and relationships in which partners are especially inclined to do this may be particularly strong.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
That is a more suitable spot for the Jets to select Simpson, according to Kiper, who grades the outgoing junior as the second-best quarterback prospect and the 25th overall player in this year’s draft.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Now, combined with the small sample size and the possibility that the Seahawks are using a different model for decision-making, perhaps Macdonald grades out better internally.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
With registration at $150 per session, participants enjoy a welcoming academic environment without the stress of grades or uncomfortable seats.
—Independent Picture House, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The player grades are based on offensive and defensive BPR, which measures an individual player’s offensive or defensive value added to their team per 100 possessions.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Unlike public schools or Cedar Rapids Prep, the city's private schools can turn away a child for poor grades, or a history of misbehavior.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Lakisha says Marquis loved supporting his students, and would give them rewards for getting good grades.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Most Colorado schools end classes in May, meaning that, in April, time is running short for students who are trying to raise their grades, and even those who are doing well face a crunch of tests and project deadlines, Eckhart said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Sam Woodward Did your parents ever bribe you to get good grades?
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
With threats to expose social security numbers, dates of birth, family information, grades, and even confidential medical information, the breach cornered PowerSchool into paying millions of dollars in ransom.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Another provision would require health education in grades 6-12 to address human embryologic and fetal development, including a high-definition ultrasound video showing the development of the heart and other organs and movement of the limbs and head.
—Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Each chef has to make their best dish in 75 minutes, and each judge grades them on taste, creativity, presentation, and technique for a maximum of 20 points per judge and 60 points total.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Everyone, to some extent, grades their romantic partner on a curve, and relationships in which partners are especially inclined to do this may be particularly strong.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
That is a more suitable spot for the Jets to select Simpson, according to Kiper, who grades the outgoing junior as the second-best quarterback prospect and the 25th overall player in this year’s draft.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Now, combined with the small sample size and the possibility that the Seahawks are using a different model for decision-making, perhaps Macdonald grades out better internally.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
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During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Track your stats, build daily streaks, and measure your sharp eye with win rates and total games played.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Diggins recently brought home a bronze medal from the Winter Games in Milan, capping off an incredible career on the slopes.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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This grass-like, evergreen plant is often used to edge paths, stabilize slopes, and fill areas where not much else will grow.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney’s scene reportedly featured her being dressed by Blunt’s character, who has risen the fashion ranks to head of Dior’s United States operation.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago area ranks among the three worst metros in the nation for housing underproduction, behind New York and Los Angeles, according to a 2022 report from nonpartisan group Up for Growth, and the gap has not improved meaningfully since then.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lawlor’s book contains chapters devoted to politics, but her inclination to reach for examples of the reasonable and unreasonable that any reader will intuitively share serves her less well here.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The chapters include wheelbarrow nachos, served in a wheelbarrow, double cheeseburger, butter chicken, Korean BBQ, gnocchi ( in honor of his Italian grandmother), Mardi Gras, seafood, pierogi, mac and cheese, pizza nachos.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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