1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in ranking
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 grading
Universities across the country have reported an outage impacting Canvas, the online learning platform used by students and teachers alike for assignments, grading and more.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Project work can include removal and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials; demolition; removal, transport and disposal of associated debris; backfilling; grading and site restoration; traffic maintenance; and soil erosion and sedimentation control.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
That expertise is reinforced through structured training inside PSA’s internal grading program, known as Grader University.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
New general managers tend to tweak the organization’s grading scales.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Cozy and Self-Care Gifts Teaching can be stressful, and these picks give them a small way to unwind — whether that’s during a quiet moment at their desk or while grading papers at home.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
That’s how much time teachers are saving with MagicSchoolAI, according to the company, an edtech platform that automates lesson planning, grading, and dozens of other administrative tasks that keep teachers working long after the last bell.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Nobody’s grading these for perfection.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its rarity, strict grading system, and therapeutic benefits contribute to its higher cost compared to regular honey.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Project work can include removal and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials; demolition; removal, transport and disposal of associated debris; backfilling; grading and site restoration; traffic maintenance; and soil erosion and sedimentation control.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
That expertise is reinforced through structured training inside PSA’s internal grading program, known as Grader University.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
New general managers tend to tweak the organization’s grading scales.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Cozy and Self-Care Gifts Teaching can be stressful, and these picks give them a small way to unwind — whether that’s during a quiet moment at their desk or while grading papers at home.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
That’s how much time teachers are saving with MagicSchoolAI, according to the company, an edtech platform that automates lesson planning, grading, and dozens of other administrative tasks that keep teachers working long after the last bell.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Nobody’s grading these for perfection.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its rarity, strict grading system, and therapeutic benefits contribute to its higher cost compared to regular honey.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Cann Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said in a public address that a strike on the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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An email obtained by the Herald shows that in January 2025, high-ranking Hialeah officials, including Lynskey, the city attorney and Bovo’s chief of staff, were in discussions with HSA on how to proceed with water payments, including whether the city should bill HSA for Steward’s overdue balances.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Rather than grouping artists around a theme, curator Miguel Rodez invited each participant to work within the circular format while maintaining their own visual language.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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One approach is to organize agendas more intentionally, grouping high-interest items separately and allocating more time where community impact is greatest.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Barrière’s distinguishing factor is its marketing, according to Davis-Urman, who has a background in fashion.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In Friday’s Club Sportico column, four reporters watched all 32 videos from this year’s drop, rating each from 0-10.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Before Michelin, Forbes has been rating and reviewing North Carolina restaurants for years, honoring top luxury hotels and restaurants.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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That work started with simply observing individual stars and sorting them into categories—just like scientists finally have the technology to do with exoplanets today.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Workers move inside the units quickly, sorting the scraps by color and fabric, feeding a system designed to keep up with the pace of global consumption.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Ventilate Crawl Spaces Reduce moisture and humidity in crawl spaces by placing moisture barriers over the soil and adding vents.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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At the same time, reductions in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are expected to increase food insecurity among older adults, placing even more pressure on already strained systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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