Thesaurus results for GRADUATION

graduation

noun

ˌgra-jə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of graduation

as in ladder

a scheme of rank or order had a graduation of testing levels into which to divide the students

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Recent Examples of graduation The venue was the setting for a Howard University graduation speech by President Biden, and a book tour event by former first lady Michelle Obama. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 To strengthen economic development, Hurst suggested developing a workforce pipeline program between Folsom Lake College and local health care systems to create opportunities for students seeking jobs in Folsom after graduation. — Haley Parsley october 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Arkansas is right to require both personal finance and economics for high school graduation. — Michael Poore Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026 The 23-year-old Melbourne native gives Wisconsin a go-to guy after losing John Blackwell and losing Boyd to graduation. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graduation

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The Texans were facing third-and-14 when a hook-and-ladder play with a 2-yard catch by Dalton Schultz and a 19-yard run by David Montgomery set up that score.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The wrestler has to climb the ladder to retrieve a briefcase hanging above the ring.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of ladder

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Most major mergers are consummated after executives have dedicated months to quietly drafting detailed operational plans and organizational hierarchies.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Whatever the old hierarchy promised, Cheval Blanc Courchevel intended to outdo it.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of hierarchy

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Follert credits the monthly check-ins and the direct impact employees can have in shaping the company culture for its ranking in the top 10.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Some determine whether a firm meets baseline requirements; others are weighted to determine its place in the final ranking.

— Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of ranking

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This set off a series of jokes between Meriwether and the cast, along with confirmation that there are no real plans for a reunion at this time.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
In most cases, bed and board have to be paid for, but there are a series of daily spending caps on different elements, such as food and hotel costs.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026

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