1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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2
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 professor must not have drunk his coffee before grading Schlittler’s outing.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Superintendent Robert Kravitz said the grading system gives more students the opportunity to earn academic recognition.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Patterson also said a grading system that publicly ranks schools on an A-F scale is on his list of priorities for the week.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Superintendent Robert Kravitz said the grading system gives more students the opportunity to earn academic recognition.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Patterson also said a grading system that publicly ranks schools on an A-F scale is on his list of priorities for the week.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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But your profile is almost certainly there, and Google is ranking it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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No one on the island, with the exception of certain high-ranking officials, can escape the challenges presented by the lack of oil, Piñon said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 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 group blamed both the army and RSF and said some drones use visual monitoring technology capable of distinguishing targets, raising concerns that the attacks may not have been indiscriminate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Even Realities has launched its Even G2 smart glasses, distinguishing themselves from competitors like Meta by being deliberately camera- and speaker-free.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Recapping the last few seasons of The Boys has sometimes been a strange experience, especially in rating individual episodes.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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The show is also the biggest-rating original British format launch in the past five years.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Was there any reason to continue sorting laundry?—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 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 24 May. 2026.
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