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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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Sadiq ranks 16th overall in Dane Brugler’s 2026 NFL Draft guide.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Wagler had only two high-major offers out of high school, and ESPN now ranks him as the fifth-best prospect in the NBA draft.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The Comet still ranks among Amusement Today’s Top 50 wooden coasters.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Basketball Reference, Bridges also ranks in the top 10 all-time on the list.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Erin Dummeyer, the president of the Connecticut Library Association and director of the Mark Twain Library in Redding, said that Connecticut already ranks low in state funding for public libraries compared to other states.
—Nicole Caruso, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Taiwan’s antimissile defense system ranks among the most sophisticated in the world.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Since then, Popovich, who ranks third all-time in postseason wins (170) behind Jackson (229) and Pat Riley (171), has counseled his former assistant without being intrusive, Johnson said.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The news comes amid a string of changes to Apple’s executive ranks in late 2025, including the departures of its AI chief, policy head and one of its top design leaders.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The share who make it to the professional ranks or the Olympics is smaller still.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
The House passed the measure 224–204, with ten Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in support, including South Florida lawmakers María Elvira Salazar, Carlos Giménez and Mario Díaz-Balart.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the weather service has taken steps to bolster its ranks since the staffing shortages began, outside meteorologists said effects linger.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Among the bottom ten cities for affordable rent were Pembroke Pines and Orlando at ranks 174 and 175, respectively.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump’s support also reduces the odds that enough Republicans will break ranks and join Democrats to push for an overhaul.
—David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Varnesdeel’s 2aDays page, for example, ranks second on Google for her full name, just behind her Davenport athletics staff directory page.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Sadiq ranks 16th overall in Dane Brugler’s 2026 NFL Draft guide.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Wagler had only two high-major offers out of high school, and ESPN now ranks him as the fifth-best prospect in the NBA draft.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The Comet still ranks among Amusement Today’s Top 50 wooden coasters.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Basketball Reference, Bridges also ranks in the top 10 all-time on the list.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Erin Dummeyer, the president of the Connecticut Library Association and director of the Mark Twain Library in Redding, said that Connecticut already ranks low in state funding for public libraries compared to other states.
—Nicole Caruso, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Taiwan’s antimissile defense system ranks among the most sophisticated in the world.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Since then, Popovich, who ranks third all-time in postseason wins (170) behind Jackson (229) and Pat Riley (171), has counseled his former assistant without being intrusive, Johnson said.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The news comes amid a string of changes to Apple’s executive ranks in late 2025, including the departures of its AI chief, policy head and one of its top design leaders.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The share who make it to the professional ranks or the Olympics is smaller still.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
The House passed the measure 224–204, with ten Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in support, including South Florida lawmakers María Elvira Salazar, Carlos Giménez and Mario Díaz-Balart.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the weather service has taken steps to bolster its ranks since the staffing shortages began, outside meteorologists said effects linger.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Among the bottom ten cities for affordable rent were Pembroke Pines and Orlando at ranks 174 and 175, respectively.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump’s support also reduces the odds that enough Republicans will break ranks and join Democrats to push for an overhaul.
—David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Verb
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The league unveiled the three leading vote getters for all of its individual awards Sunday.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The team’s minor-league pitcher of the year for 2025, Prielipp is off to an even better start than Rojas.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One scene places her outside Long Island Bar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Quick, tight, and dense, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them all in one spot.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency classifies it as a superfund site, meaning the area may be contaminated with hazardous materials.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though the city's online neighborhood map technically classifies the site as part of downtown, Long's identifies as a Haughville institution that has served doughnuts to west siders for four generations, serving up to 1,000 customers each day out of its pale-yellow sided building.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What is emerging in the RV sector now is not simply a more advanced vehicle category.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Research also suggests that travel is becoming the top discretionary spending category for affluent travelers.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Cook Political Report rates the races as leaning Republican.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That includes safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren of Toledo, whom NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah rates as the 16th-best prospect in the draft, and San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson, whom Jeremiah ranks 40th.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The move relegates longtime Renegades starter Luis Perez to the bench.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Investigators say a disturbance between two groups inside a business carried over into the parking lot and a female suspect got into her car, killing one while injuring a man and two other women.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This group exhibition is the third in a series of shows at Art Produce Gallery in North Park, presented by Space 4 Art, and curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, professor of museum studies and gallery director at San Diego Mesa College.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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