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
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2
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Noun
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Still, team president Tom Fitzgerald and the front office intend to act as buyers ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, according to a league source.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025 -
Her dominant performance on the court has quickly cemented her as one of the brightest young stars in the league.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As with previous category launches, Beccari said the house is taking a long-term view with La Beauté Louis Vuitton.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Other categories include electronics and electrical machinery, at $94.5 billion, miscellaneous at $78.9 billion, and metals, at $52.5 billion.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Disturbed’s latest smash is still holding on inside the upper reaches of that tally, and at the same time, two of the group’s classic cuts have emerged as bestsellers once again.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Before launching an influential solo career, Wheesung made his industry debut in 1999 as a member of the four-piece group A4.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After six years of displacement, the family returned in 2021 to find their home completely damaged.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly ordered the payment of about $1,970 to the family of each victim killed in the crash, a local government media office said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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