Synonyms of ranks

ranks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rank

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• is
• places
• rates
• stands
• grades
• groups
• seeds
• counts
• classes
• sorts
• categorizes
• classifies
• codifies
• separates
• installs
• instates
• compartmentalizes
• sets

2

as in groups

to arrange or assign according to type

most critics would rank him among our best actors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• groups
• classifies
• relegates
• types
• grades
• distinguishes
• sorts
• lists
• places
• separates
• categorizes
• classes
• distributes
• ranges
• files
• identifies
• organizes
• recognizes
• pegs
• digests
• codifies
• orders
• breaks down
• compartments
• assorts
• compartmentalizes
• indexes
• refers
• catalogs
• culls
• alphabetizes
• shelves
• marshals
• systematizes
• disposes
• arrays
• clumps
• winnows
• draws up
• clusters
• sifts
• reclassifies
• regroups
• pigeonholes
• screens
• sets
• sieves
• colligates
• subcategorizes
• recategorizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lumps
• scrambles
• confuses
• mixes (up)
• jumbles
• disarranges
• misclassifies
• missorts
• mistypes

ranks

2 of 2

noun

plural of rank

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• league
• category
• group
• family
• classification
• class
• tier
• kind
• division
• order
• species
• set
• generation
• genus
• type
• bracket
• grade
• sort
• section
• breed
• race
• rubric
• description
• branch
• variety
• specialty
• subdivision
• manner
• kidney
• subgroup
• heading
• ilk
• nature
• title
• speciality
• label
• subspecies
• like
• subclass
• feather

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ranks

Verb

Quantum mechanics, which recently turned 100 years old, ranks as the most successful theory in the history of physics. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

The personal money spent on her campaign also ranks among the top 30 in California history, according to CalMatters. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

After allowing four sacks and managing 33 rushing yards against the Bears, TCU ranks last in the Big 12 in rushing yards and sacks allowed. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

My concern is Dallas’ defense, which ranks last in EPA allowed per play. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Over the past seven seasons, Randle ranks fourth in the NBA in assists leading to 3-pointers, behind only Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Lane, a transfer from San Diego State, ranks second on the team in goals (6) and assists (3). — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Walker ranks second in the NFL with 87 rushing attempts this year, on pace for 370 this season. — Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

While there’s nothing like feeling settled in your new home, the physical act of packing all your stuff (sorting, tossing, and organizing it in boxes) and then unpacking it in another residence ranks somewhere between a root canal and filing taxes. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

This season is really no different, with many teams filling the top ranks in the nation. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Amid a flurry of cuts the past couple of years, the number of women in the highest ranks at the major studios has dwindled, and grows fewer by the day. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

In the years that followed, predatory land purchases, restrictive edicts, and forced displacement further diminished their ranks. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

West Aurora’s ranks are thinner with the loss of senior tight end Brendon Salach to a broken leg, suffered last week in the 41-0 win at East Aurora. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Kaplan had replaced the neoliberal UK politico Nick Clegg just as the political pendulum was swinging and companies were rushing to add MAGA credentials to their boardrooms and executive ranks. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The president has essentially purged the House GOP ranks of those perceived to be disloyal. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Lookswise, the Panasonic sits in the same ranks as flush-inset refrigerators that blend into custom cabinetry and sticker-shock–inducing ovens equipped with top-of-the-line tech. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Founded by influencer-barber Lance Baker, Based catapulted through the ranks, surpassing several household names, including Dove, Cetaphil, La Roche-Posay, Neutrogena, Panoxyl and Old Spice. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing ranks

• close ranks