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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Relevance

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 The human beings are not freely dispersed around the central figure of God, in this panel, but ranked in strict tiers from the lowest unfortunates to the highest saints. — Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026 Cotality ranked states using a risk-scoring model that measures the severity and likelihood of extreme-weather perils. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 The pizzeria has been ranked by the 50 Top Pizza Italian guide for six years in a row, noted for its authentic Neapolitan pizza. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 What was the surprise was how low the Broncos were ranked — and that the committee found no room for any other G6 programs. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026 Participants in the poll ranked the economy as the most important issue facing the country during the midterm elections. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 This is a stark contrast to 2025, when the ozone hole ranked as the fifth smallest since 1992. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 Paraguay ranked 150th of 182 countries and territories in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, tied with Bangladesh and the Central African Republic. — Emilio Sanabria, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026 Wide receivers Playing Thursday, Matthew Golden has a short turnaround, but he’s ranked. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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Verb

There was a single massive cheer from the home crowd in the fourth quarter, however.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Unlike other modern culinary festivals, there was no peeking behind the curtain, because, in fact, there is no curtain.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of was

Verb

Okechukwu, who is classified as a sophomore, had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes as Tech won easily 64-37 over Charlotte.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
During the sentencing, Kavedza said that 183 victims died of starvation, defined as a complete lack of food, and the deaths of the other eight were classified as murder by direct homicide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of classified

Verb

The new display can achieve up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness on HDR highlights, but it’s rated for 1,000 nits of sustained brightness.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, the $99 EarFun Air Pro 4+ are rated for 12 hours with ANC off and an additional 54 hours from the case, plus 8 hours with ANC on and an extra 36 hours from the case.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rated

Verb

Iran qualified and has been grouped with Syria, China and Kyrgyzstan for the league stage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
In a two-page editorial published in 1976, Katzman argued that some instances of early- and late-onset dementia should be grouped together as Alzheimer’s disease.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

Garver struggled offensively in Seattle compared with his time in Texas and was relegated to a backup role behind catcher Cal Raleigh.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Instead, he’s often relegated to the role of good-faith interlocutor, trying his best to get to the truth of who Holmes and Evans are, the nature of their relationship, and their motivations for participating in this project.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of relegated

Verb

Included in the exhibition are four portraits of Roman emperors whose statues once stood at Boubon’s Sebasteion, a monumental display dedicated to the Roman imperial family, notes Tech Times.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
For those who have stood beneath Zion's towering sandstone cliffs and immediately started plotting a return trip, this little pairing is a fun way to keep the scenery close.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of stood

Verb

Ramsay created three similar pocket watches for James VI in the early 1600s, with the present example distinguished by four emblems on the case edge that are associated with the kingdoms of Scotland, England, Ireland and France under the king.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
The $239 Carson boot is done in rich black suede, with a silhouette distinguished by relaxed ruching and accented by beads for an edgy-meets-free-spirited vibe.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026