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
An engine crew threw a 20-foot ladder to get over the wall.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The former Orlando City defender worked his way up the coaching ladder with the Orlando Pride, and now he is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NWSL.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Multiple tower ladders were used to shoot water onto the fire.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The loss of that ladder into the industry matters.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The former Orlando City defender worked his way up the coaching ladder with the Orlando Pride, and now he is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NWSL.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Multiple tower ladders were used to shoot water onto the fire.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The loss of that ladder into the industry matters.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladder
Noun
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Burgeoning national college football powers at Miami and elsewhere threatened Notre Dame’s place in the national hierarchy.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But this hate crimes framework also reinforced the power of policing, which functions to perpetuate social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Experts say the ranking is driven by spikes in grass and weed pollen, along with longer pollen seasons.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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As of Friday, Texas has a WAB ranking of 46, one spot ahead of Oklahoma.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In December 2024, Colombia began to import gas on a massive scale after being self-sufficient for four decades, with critics saying that Petro had discouraged companies from launching new ventures in Colombia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, the government calls these efforts inadequate, questioning Novo Nordisk’s ability to monitor drug safety and oversee its call centers on a broader scale.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Ladder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladder. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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