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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Tennessee ranks 38th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to a report by the National Education Association.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Their shot conversion ranks third from bottom at just under seven per cent (level with another of Nuno’s former teams, Wolves).
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Germany ranks second to the United States in the list of nations who have contributed the most aid, both military and financial, to Ukraine since the war began.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
As a state, Kentucky ranks 42nd for teacher pay with an average salary of $58,300, according to the National Education Association.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
See where Miami ranks Nationwide, homeownership rates dipped slightly year-over-year, the first such annual decrease in nearly a decade.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
But now, the Niners' defense ranks third in points allowed and fourth in total yards allowed.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Alicia Keys ranks first overall with 14.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement While many Republicans view the ACA subsidies as a temporary pandemic-era measure that should now lapse, a handful of GOP moderates in Congress have broken ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
As a young man, Mthethwa campaigned against apartheid, a racist policy that kept Blacks and Whites apart, and grew through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC) party, which fought for democratic rule in South Africa.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Swift's interpolation is sure to join the ranks of memorable uses of the song.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Snitker worked his way up through the ranks.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Overall, there are 838 total general officers and admirals on active duty -- 446 of them are from the higher two-star, three-star and four-star ranks -- according to the Pentagon's latest statistics from June.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
At the order of her mother, who is a General in the military of Navarre, Violet enters the brutal ranks of Basgiath War College, which trains up-and-coming riders through the Graduate or Die method.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Tennessee ranks 38th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to a report by the National Education Association.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Their shot conversion ranks third from bottom at just under seven per cent (level with another of Nuno’s former teams, Wolves).
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Germany ranks second to the United States in the list of nations who have contributed the most aid, both military and financial, to Ukraine since the war began.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
As a state, Kentucky ranks 42nd for teacher pay with an average salary of $58,300, according to the National Education Association.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
See where Miami ranks Nationwide, homeownership rates dipped slightly year-over-year, the first such annual decrease in nearly a decade.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
But now, the Niners' defense ranks third in points allowed and fourth in total yards allowed.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Alicia Keys ranks first overall with 14.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement While many Republicans view the ACA subsidies as a temporary pandemic-era measure that should now lapse, a handful of GOP moderates in Congress have broken ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
As a young man, Mthethwa campaigned against apartheid, a racist policy that kept Blacks and Whites apart, and grew through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC) party, which fought for democratic rule in South Africa.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Swift's interpolation is sure to join the ranks of memorable uses of the song.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Snitker worked his way up through the ranks.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Overall, there are 838 total general officers and admirals on active duty -- 446 of them are from the higher two-star, three-star and four-star ranks -- according to the Pentagon's latest statistics from June.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
At the order of her mother, who is a General in the military of Navarre, Violet enters the brutal ranks of Basgiath War College, which trains up-and-coming riders through the Graduate or Die method.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Verb
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With the growing exodus, there is abundant proof that English players can have successful careers on the continent, with plenty of European clubs prepared to operate as stepping stones.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Umpteen visits followed — a random mixture of rugby league matches and England football internationals, plus the odd final such as the 1988 Sherpa Van Trophy clash between my dad’s team, Burnley, and Wolverhampton Wanderers in front of 80,841 fans.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeau, fired in June after five seasons, often leaned on a tight seven- or eight-man group, leaving his starters with the heaviest workload in the league.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With limited overtaking opportunities, Sunday can become processional at times, which places a heavy weight on qualifying and track position.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The immersive supernatural thriller once again places listeners inside a chilling world where faith, power, and survival collide.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sabato's Crystal Ball also classifies the race as leaning toward Republicans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Physics was the first category mentioned in Nobel's will, likely reflecting the prominence of the field during his time.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trump has vowed for weeks to clean up crime in Chicago, though the city has experienced a decline in most major crime categories this year, according to WBEZ.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In three games and two starts, has no tackles for loss, and Pro Football Focus rates him 102nd of 111 interior defenders this season, including 104th against the run.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Overall, as someone who genuinely loves Might Gaine and rates it as one of the best entries in the Brave saga, this Amakuni Kizin toy nails Great Might Gaine unlike anything else to date.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By stopping in 1957, the retelling falsely relegates educational inequality to the past.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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France looked decent but exited, somewhat unfortunately, in the first group stage.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The group will do it again Sunday night at the Fox Theatre.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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