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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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Colombia ranks second, offering a mix of lively cities and a relatively low cost of living.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
This Goldman chart ranks today's episode against the average of those prior extreme upside moves.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Asking $54 million, the Nivel Estate ranks as one of the most expensive residences ever offered in all of Cabo.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Among 152 hitters with at least 40 plate appearances with runners in scoring position, Pasquantino’s OPS ranks 151.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Nystrom researches the draft tirelessly, keeping a spreadsheet of data (ages, game stats, hand widths) on nearly two thousand players, and publicly ranks his top five hundred—nearly twice as many as will actually be drafted.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Other than the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are the only postseason team that ranks in the top three in points scored and allowed per 100 possessions.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The team ranks second in the East with 24 goals, but has allowed 27 goals to Miami’s 21.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 12, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The skill that earned you the promotion is now the skill capping your rise to the executive ranks.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
That's roughly 15% of its ranks.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Russia’s regional governors are under severe pressure by Moscow to ensure the army’s ranks are padded to continue the war in the midst of high casualties.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
Gregg Hull, a former three-term mayor of Rio Rancho on the outskirts of Albuquerque, wants New Mexico to join the ranks of states with no personal income tax like Texas and Wyoming.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
But Ukraine seems to have generally avoided Russia’s indiscriminate approach to filling out the infantry ranks.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Buoyed by a circle of alumni, the sophomores have climbed the ranks of the city’s junior varsity debate league.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The epilogue Biostatistician Gathmann stayed at Novartis and moved up the ranks.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 10 May 2026
Verb
Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Colombia ranks second, offering a mix of lively cities and a relatively low cost of living.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
This Goldman chart ranks today's episode against the average of those prior extreme upside moves.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Asking $54 million, the Nivel Estate ranks as one of the most expensive residences ever offered in all of Cabo.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Among 152 hitters with at least 40 plate appearances with runners in scoring position, Pasquantino’s OPS ranks 151.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Nystrom researches the draft tirelessly, keeping a spreadsheet of data (ages, game stats, hand widths) on nearly two thousand players, and publicly ranks his top five hundred—nearly twice as many as will actually be drafted.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Other than the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are the only postseason team that ranks in the top three in points scored and allowed per 100 possessions.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The team ranks second in the East with 24 goals, but has allowed 27 goals to Miami’s 21.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 12, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Noun
Smith has been bumped down to the college ranks.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The skill that earned you the promotion is now the skill capping your rise to the executive ranks.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
That's roughly 15% of its ranks.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Russia’s regional governors are under severe pressure by Moscow to ensure the army’s ranks are padded to continue the war in the midst of high casualties.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
Gregg Hull, a former three-term mayor of Rio Rancho on the outskirts of Albuquerque, wants New Mexico to join the ranks of states with no personal income tax like Texas and Wyoming.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
But Ukraine seems to have generally avoided Russia’s indiscriminate approach to filling out the infantry ranks.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Buoyed by a circle of alumni, the sophomores have climbed the ranks of the city’s junior varsity debate league.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The epilogue Biostatistician Gathmann stayed at Novartis and moved up the ranks.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
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But there is still interest in games not involving the best available teams.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Pistons view him as the coach of the future and the expectation, per league sources, is for Bickerstaff to be around long term.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Harris’ approach to storytelling — methodical, exacting and surreal — places her within a storied tradition.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Also, the side plank places more emphasis on your glutes and hip abductors, as your bottom leg pushes up against gravity.—
Saralyn Ward,
Health,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs from Schedule I to Schedule V based on their potential for abuse, addictiveness and medical use.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Armstrong reported the directive explicitly classifies the approval of municipal ordinances as nonpartisan political activity — a category the directive does not prohibit military members from engaging in.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There aren’t many historical comparisons for Bumila beyond the broader category of high school pitchers.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The Cook Political Report rates the races as leaning Democrat, shifting its rating from a toss-up in April.—
Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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There is also a competitive Democratic primary, but the Cook Political Report rates the race as solidly Republican.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 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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The filmmaker’s research into viral colonies and group organisms revealed a fascinating parallel to human society.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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