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
Offensive tackle Blake Fisher, another 2024 second-rounder, lined up at three positions (both tackles and tight end) for 337 regular-season snaps this year and didn’t give up a sack, by PFF’s grading.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While engagement metrics are key to grading the returns on past investments in AI, management’s commentary on spending going forward is likely to be what will move the stock.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Scientists at the University of California San Diego used the classic fantasy game to create a solid grading system on how well large language models function independently through teamwork, and against each other, for extended periods of time.
—Rachel Witkowski, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For large projects, reestablishing the area may include grading the site.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Rob Kim / Getty Images for Fanatics Collectors, parent company to PSA, SGC, and now Beckett, still views the three trading card grading brands as competitors, the president of Collectors’ grading business unit, Ryan Hoge, told The Athletic.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Under the Flushing math department’s grading policy, students who earn a one out of a zero to four scale still will get a 65 passing grade.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
The system uses the same rubric and expert-generated tasks that its contractors help to create, grading models on their production ability.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Manchester Financial, though, remains hopeful, having recently extended its grading permit from the city.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While engagement metrics are key to grading the returns on past investments in AI, management’s commentary on spending going forward is likely to be what will move the stock.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Scientists at the University of California San Diego used the classic fantasy game to create a solid grading system on how well large language models function independently through teamwork, and against each other, for extended periods of time.
—Rachel Witkowski, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For large projects, reestablishing the area may include grading the site.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Rob Kim / Getty Images for Fanatics Collectors, parent company to PSA, SGC, and now Beckett, still views the three trading card grading brands as competitors, the president of Collectors’ grading business unit, Ryan Hoge, told The Athletic.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Under the Flushing math department’s grading policy, students who earn a one out of a zero to four scale still will get a 65 passing grade.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
The system uses the same rubric and expert-generated tasks that its contractors help to create, grading models on their production ability.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Manchester Financial, though, remains hopeful, having recently extended its grading permit from the city.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy has students in grades 6-12 and has an 85% minority population, with 65% of total students classifying as Hispanic and 20% as African-American.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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The State Department regularly updates advisories and warnings for destinations around the world, classifying them from its lowest Level 1 advisory to its highest Level 4.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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The series ran six seasons, consistently ranking among Nielsen’s top 10 shows for its first five years and landing in the top five three times.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is in the midst of the most productive rookie season in Hornets history, ranking third in the league in 3-pointers made (151) behind only Stephen Curry and Donovan Mitchell.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other travelers may prefer grouping each cube with a complete outfit, eliminating the need to piece together a perfect combo on the go.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ahead of the talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia had not dropped its insistence on Ukraine yielding all of its eastern area of Donbas - Ukraine's industrial heartland grouping the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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Markets eventually stopped distinguishing between the individual governor's credentials and started pricing institutional credibility itself.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Every bakery has its distinguishing products, and for Upper Crust those include its Black Gold cookies, Paraguayan cornbread and Italian cream cake.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wall Street is largely neutral on the name, with 15 sell-side shops rating it as a hold.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Subsequent historian revisions of Eisenhower’s presidency have moved him up over the decades, with the most recent one in 2022 rating him as high as the 5th best president.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sort Items by Category For items that need to live in your room rather than be thrown out, the tried and true trick of sorting them by category is always helpful.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
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Opportunities range from serving meals and sorting donations to assisting with outreach efforts and administrative work.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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