RANKED Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

ranked

verb

past tense of rank

as in was

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 classified

to arrange or assign according to type most critics would rank him among our best actors

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Recent Examples of ranked Yet his Parma team-mates ranked lowly too, suggesting this was a tactical instruction. — Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Of the top 12, golf is ranked 11th, just ahead of doing yard work. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 ARTnews ranked it Number 51 on one such list; and The Guardian took it further, crowned it number 1. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Worldwide, Samsung has narrowly reclaimed the lead over Apple by smartphone shipments in the second quarter, while Xiaomi ranked third, according to Counterpoint. — Evelyn Cheng,matthew Tan, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 The bullpen has received plenty of work, including three pitchers ranked in the top 13 in the AL for innings pitched among relievers. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, known as FIRE, ranked 261 colleges across the country based on student surveys, institutional policies and responses to speech controversies. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 11 Sep. 2026 After the changes, Román ranked CTI Housing as the top bidder over four others, including Michaels, according to a letter the district sent to the developers and a board agenda item description. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Pepsi ranked second in 2022 and third in 2023, when Dr Pepper edged past it by a fraction of a point. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked

Verb

There was no record of Monaco on the Pulaski County jail website Monday afternoon.

— Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Brown’s name had surfaced publicly in those trade talks, and there was a point of no return.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of was

Verb

Brady Russell, who is also classified as a fullback but often plays as an inline tight end, took over Ouzts’ role.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Terrain Terrain is classified into six types, each presenting different strategic advantages and dangers.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of classified

Verb

Each stylish design is rated with UPF 50+ sun protection and multiple pockets for your keys, speakers, drinks and beach gear.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Its rugged silicone exterior is IP67-rated to resist water, dust, and drops, while the flexible utility strap easily clips onto backpacks, handlebars, or coolers.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of rated

Verb

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution last week toward the start of a seven-hour meeting, in a unanimous, single vote that grouped together numerous ordinances.

— Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
From TikTok videos to front tables at indie bookshops and in countless newsletters, a group of seemingly ubiquitous novels are being grouped together like ingredients for a distinctive personality type.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

The Rams placed a bet that flying in the day before an Australian game in order to not change body clocks could have them at their best.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of placed

Verb

Designers are making the claim that the humble sweater, long relegated to serving as a convenient layer beneath tailoring and outerwear, can also be the main attraction.

— Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Despite the victory, they were still relegated to Spain’s second division, but the strike was nominated for the club’s goal of the year award for 2025.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of relegated

Verb

Now he is stood plaintively at the window, looking in at the roaring hearth and the feast, starting Carabao Cup games but getting hooked at half-time with Jamie Gittens and 16-year-old academy kids.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Earlier, in a downpour at daybreak, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top military officials stood outside and watched as a giant American flag was unfurled on the building struck by one of those planes a quarter century ago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of stood

Verb

Esteban Ibarra, the president of the MCI, said in a statement that antisemitism should be distinguished from debates about Israel.

— Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026