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as in is
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
my favorite pitcher ranks first in the league for number of consecutive outs
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as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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as in league
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels
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Recent Examples of ranks
Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
On top of her offensive production, Fudd ranks fourth nationally in defensive win shares and ninth in defensive rating.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Hill earned the trust of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and still ranks fifth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,630) and fourth in total touchdowns (67).
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The program ranks third in the state among the area’s 6A teams.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Atlanta also ranks first for the number of attractions and nightlife options per capita.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
According to the hotline's data, Colorado ranks 20th nationally in the number of human trafficking cases identified.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
In terms of fewest fouls per game, that ranks 159th among 359 Division I basketball teams and seventh in the SEC.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Obama ranks among the top 10 alongside great men like Lincoln and Washington.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Join the ranks of 40,000 other shoppers and snag the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick on Amazon.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
But the agency now faces a growing vacuum in leadership in its top ranks — one that offers the administration a highly unusual opportunity to reshape NIH to its vision.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
The community patrols, meanwhile, are seeing not only more volunteers but also more frequent reports and confirmed sightings of ICE activity as their ranks swell and as enforcement has ramped up.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Its ranks of local and international reporters are being decimated, and the sports and books sections are to close.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Peso joins the ranks of Bad Bunny, Pharrell Williams and Jennie (BLACKPINK), who have also partner with the iconic brand.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2026
One is to appoint Warren as SHRA’s interim director, which would break officials’ decadeslong practice of selecting an executive from within SHRA’s ranks.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Chief Lando takes over a police bureau that, for several years, has been trying to grow its ranks.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company said the brand ranks in first place in the prestige makeup category in the UK and third in the US.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
On top of her offensive production, Fudd ranks fourth nationally in defensive win shares and ninth in defensive rating.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Hill earned the trust of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and still ranks fifth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,630) and fourth in total touchdowns (67).
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The program ranks third in the state among the area’s 6A teams.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Atlanta also ranks first for the number of attractions and nightlife options per capita.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
According to the hotline's data, Colorado ranks 20th nationally in the number of human trafficking cases identified.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
In terms of fewest fouls per game, that ranks 159th among 359 Division I basketball teams and seventh in the SEC.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Obama ranks among the top 10 alongside great men like Lincoln and Washington.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Torres lasted only a few months in the rebel ranks.
—Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Join the ranks of 40,000 other shoppers and snag the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick on Amazon.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
But the agency now faces a growing vacuum in leadership in its top ranks — one that offers the administration a highly unusual opportunity to reshape NIH to its vision.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
The community patrols, meanwhile, are seeing not only more volunteers but also more frequent reports and confirmed sightings of ICE activity as their ranks swell and as enforcement has ramped up.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Its ranks of local and international reporters are being decimated, and the sports and books sections are to close.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Peso joins the ranks of Bad Bunny, Pharrell Williams and Jennie (BLACKPINK), who have also partner with the iconic brand.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2026
One is to appoint Warren as SHRA’s interim director, which would break officials’ decadeslong practice of selecting an executive from within SHRA’s ranks.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Chief Lando takes over a police bureau that, for several years, has been trying to grow its ranks.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Verb
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There is a harder message in that observation, particularly for Europe and the UK.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Mexican officials said there is currently no indication that the 84-year-old was brought into Mexico.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spurs have only won two of their 14 fixtures at home in the league this season.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For younger players like Anthony and Tolle, who began learning the challenge system while it was tested in the minor leagues, this spring training is simply a continuation of their education.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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This designation places the mission on the same official level of seriousness as the fatal Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2023) shuttle disasters.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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While Don specializes in operations, Joey places a key emphasis on investor relations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, said Burton, the bill classifies lot rental fees as a homeownership activity, meaning that mobile home owners making less than 140% of area median income — $123,900 for a family of four in Miami-Dade County — could qualify for up to six months of lot rental assistance.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The study also checked its findings against chemicals listed in the PlastChem database, an international scientific initiative that classifies chemicals in plastic.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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His floor is described as very high due to every-day playing time, a solid lineup role and no glaring category weaknesses.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The group then rates hospitals on 31 condition and procedure groups, from heart attacks to total knee replacements, with a focus on clinical outcomes.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The map rates neighborhoods with A+, a dark green color meaning safe, to F, in a red color meaning least safe.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Penge was in the last group Thursday and was on the 10th hole when play was suspended because of darkness.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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