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a scheme of rank or order
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Recent Examples of graduations
The Broncos lost four players to the portal, and along with graduations, their entire starting lineup departed.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
The $200 million in state funds would include $75 million for the first phase of improvements at the adjoining Roy Wilkins Auditorium, which hosts mid-sized musical acts, the Minnesota Roller Derby, state high school sports tournaments, dance competitions and high school graduations.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Carlton's departure and the graduations of Kyla Oldacre, Teya Sidberry and Ashton Judd leaves the Longhorns lacking experienced depth in the paint.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Spring brings with it plenty of opportunities for entertaining—from Mother's Day to graduations to baby or bridal showers.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Nguyen joined senior captains Emmie Nunez (injured) and Jastel David to lead a squad that saw two of its top players, Cora Fry (University of Tennessee) and Peyton Trayer (North Carolina), depart midseason because of early graduations.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
After her departure and some player graduations, Western Kentucky needed to rebuild the roster.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
With spring holidays like Easter and Passover on the way, as well as graduations, wedding season, potential job interviews and more, a dress clothes refresh is in order.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
The $200 million in state funds would include $75 million for the first phase of improvements at the adjoining Roy Wilkins Auditorium, which hosts mid-sized musical acts, the Minnesota Roller Derby, state high school sports tournaments, dance competitions and high school graduations.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Carlton's departure and the graduations of Kyla Oldacre, Teya Sidberry and Ashton Judd leaves the Longhorns lacking experienced depth in the paint.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Spring brings with it plenty of opportunities for entertaining—from Mother's Day to graduations to baby or bridal showers.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Nguyen joined senior captains Emmie Nunez (injured) and Jastel David to lead a squad that saw two of its top players, Cora Fry (University of Tennessee) and Peyton Trayer (North Carolina), depart midseason because of early graduations.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
After her departure and some player graduations, Western Kentucky needed to rebuild the roster.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
With spring holidays like Easter and Passover on the way, as well as graduations, wedding season, potential job interviews and more, a dress clothes refresh is in order.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graduations
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Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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This one-level museum eschews traditional museological hierarchies.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Similar hierarchies exist in beehives and ant colonies.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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She’s been knocked off ladders and thrown in dumpsters, and yet, strings of bad luck have kept her off the WrestleMania card for the last three years.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Gran Turismo is home to over 430 square feet of living space, thanks to the help of its expandable drop-down side wings (which can be equipped with ladders that drop straight into the ocean).—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 2-0 series lead for LA gives the Lakers the luxury of being able to be patient with their missing scorers.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The status of Chun's contract renewal has become a topic of uncertainty after a Fox News Digital investigative series into Yale's athletic department under her leadership.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Where Democrats see a heavy hand, Republicans see owners trying to balance the scales.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, in the same study, the researchers found that the more related to bodily functions a word was—or the more similar in meaning to moist a word was (say, wet or damp)—the more likely it also was rated high on aversive scales by the same people who found moist unpleasant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Graduations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graduations. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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