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
The ambitious redevelopment could take 15 years and cost $1 billion to $2 billion, with only $120 million secured so far for seismic retrofits and grading work.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Because grading is a tactile profession, often involving inspecting the comic books with bare hands, as gloves can actually damage pages, the books themselves often tell a story.
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Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
The results also pointed to the need for easy-to-understand, consumer-facing sustainability labeling, similar to the Nutri-Score — France’s A to F food grading system, which appears front and center on all packaging — cited by respondents as a potential inspiration for fashion.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Trading card grading leader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will begin accepting submissions at its first full-scale European grading center in Frankfurt, Germany, in July, the company announced Thursday.
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Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
In that role, Linares helped raise scholarship funding for undocumented students from $1,000 to $20,000 annually, pushed for credit/no-credit grading options during the pandemic and helped establish a food pantry on campus.
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Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Because grading is a tactile profession, often involving inspecting the comic books with bare hands, as gloves can actually damage pages, the books themselves often tell a story.
—
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
The results also pointed to the need for easy-to-understand, consumer-facing sustainability labeling, similar to the Nutri-Score — France’s A to F food grading system, which appears front and center on all packaging — cited by respondents as a potential inspiration for fashion.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Trading card grading leader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will begin accepting submissions at its first full-scale European grading center in Frankfurt, Germany, in July, the company announced Thursday.
—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.
—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
In that role, Linares helped raise scholarship funding for undocumented students from $1,000 to $20,000 annually, pushed for credit/no-credit grading options during the pandemic and helped establish a food pantry on campus.
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Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.
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Some human rights experts have said that detaining such a high-ranking and high-profile doctor has left a chilling effect.
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The list considered 13 indicators and weights to measure global research performance and reputation, ranking the world's 2,250 top universities.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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The Batch Zero framework aims to speed up the study process by grouping qualified projects of at least 75 MW into one study so ERCOT can assess demand, allocate grid capacity and identify transmission upgrades.
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That’s because Star Man, aka the guy who is rating the restaurant, will be there.
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Ultimately, this mayo was rather divisive, with tasters either rating it very high or very low.
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One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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The game plan in a modern Feeney game revolves around strategically placing the elders in the batting lineup to avoid having two quick strikeouts or slow runners on base.
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At the time of writing, the video describes the G2 robots as having already surpassed 10 hours of continuous operation, successfully sorting more than 3,000 items with a 100 percent success rate.
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Every other industry should be studying these numbers as a preview of its own reckoning — because the same sorting event is coming, and most sectors are less prepared than retail was.
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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