as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
their team placed third on the tournament ladder
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Recent Examples of ladder
The books now line every room in the home, on shelves that reach floor to ceiling; they're accessed by rolling library ladders.
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Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Biggest winners Like Penn Wharton, other researchers have said the Republican bill is likely to benefit wealthy Americans at the expense of people lower down the ladder.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 26 June 2025
That year, Morgan won the Money in the Bank ladder match and cashed in the contract on the same night to defeat Ronda Rousey for her first SmackDown Women's Championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Five-alarm: A rare call that could bring more than 20 fire engine companies, 11 ladder companies, a squad company, a rescue company, a supply vehicle, air support, a snack/drink truck and a hazardous materials truck.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
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Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Biggest winners Like Penn Wharton, other researchers have said the Republican bill is likely to benefit wealthy Americans at the expense of people lower down the ladder.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 26 June 2025
That year, Morgan won the Money in the Bank ladder match and cashed in the contract on the same night to defeat Ronda Rousey for her first SmackDown Women's Championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Five-alarm: A rare call that could bring more than 20 fire engine companies, 11 ladder companies, a squad company, a rescue company, a supply vehicle, air support, a snack/drink truck and a hazardous materials truck.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladder
Noun
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Structure: What happens to management hierarchies when AI coordinates most activities?—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In the hierarchy of needs, that’s at the top of the pyramid, which is nice.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Michigan’s class began the day at No. 39 in the composite rankings but has started to pick up steam, particularly on the defensive line.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Turning Data Into Insights The scale of operations in large and mid-size companies requires extensive connectivity to support various business functions, communication and data management.—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Over the course of the past year, pilot projects have begun the metamorphosis to commercial scale, generating new partnerships and backing from industry stalwarts, manufacturing experts and forward-thinking brands.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Ladder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladder. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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