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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
Eva Flowe
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
The Drive The turbo engine gives it the push the standard engine lacks, especially when merging, climbing grades or passing.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Bankers use these credit grades to estimate their chances of being repaid by borrowers.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Donald was immersed in newspapers, not only the editorial process but also the stuff of print—typesetting, the quality of ink, the various grades of paper.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The one for grades 5-12 is where the addition would be built.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
But first… The Athletic’s Premier League season grades.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The club’s medical staff grades all prospective targets on their injury risks, and Calvert-Lewin was not marked at the highest end of that spectrum.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The report grades medical care facilities on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest grade and F the lowest.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Mississippi grades its schools A to F and sends coaches to train teachers in low-performing ones.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The additional verification comes in the form of a second LLM that grades the output from the first LLM.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Mecklenburg scores The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 470 restaurants were inspected in May.
—Eva Flowe
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
The Drive The turbo engine gives it the push the standard engine lacks, especially when merging, climbing grades or passing.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Bankers use these credit grades to estimate their chances of being repaid by borrowers.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Donald was immersed in newspapers, not only the editorial process but also the stuff of print—typesetting, the quality of ink, the various grades of paper.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The one for grades 5-12 is where the addition would be built.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
But first… The Athletic’s Premier League season grades.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Verb
The 4Cs is the standard GIA grading scale for diamonds, which grades on cut, color, clarity, and carat size.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The club’s medical staff grades all prospective targets on their injury risks, and Calvert-Lewin was not marked at the highest end of that spectrum.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The report grades medical care facilities on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest grade and F the lowest.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Mississippi grades its schools A to F and sends coaches to train teachers in low-performing ones.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The additional verification comes in the form of a second LLM that grades the output from the first LLM.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Ipeirotis grades the exams separately, also with the help of AI.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
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Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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The bill, still in its early stages, has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Don’t miss breakfast, which is served in the piano lounge and included in the rates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The summer crowds begin to disperse, water temperatures remain high and charter rates often become more attractive.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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See the slopes from some south-facing rooms—you’ll also be looking down on the foot traffic of Jardin Alpin.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Rick Adelman, who ranks 10th in NBA history with 1,042 wins, died on Monday.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Quarterback Peter Bourque, who ranks 82nd overall, is the headliner.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
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The Yellow Submarine series traces back to one of the oddest chapters in modern Scotch whisky history.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Entire chapters of football history have been written on the turf of the Estadio Azteca, one of the sport’s holy sites.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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