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 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 Indiana, after all, started the season ranked 20th last year. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The Saints, during Payton’s 16-year tenure as head coach, ranked first in running back receiving yards seven times, according to TruMedia. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Missouri ranked 48th in safety, 36th in economic environment and 50th in driving laws, according to the study’s metrics. — Joseph Hernandez august 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Colorado's transportation infrastructure is routinely ranked among the worst of the worst. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Here's where the two local internet celebrities ranked in Rolling Stone's Most Influential Creators of 2026 list. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 The Trojans, the lone ranked squad in the US LBM Coaches Poll to take the field in Week 0, look to improve on a 9-4 campaign and move up the pecking order in a top-heavy Big Ten. — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Sanft asked jurors if there was any evidence that Davis had ever called the shots before or after the shooting.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
On top of the moving-camera-foamy-dark-mouth challenge, there was the plaque challenge.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of was

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Dorsey uses solid gold (as well as sterling silver), meaning its pieces are not classified as demi-fine, but a Dorsey diamond tennis necklace will set you back up to $20,000, rather than upwards of $30,000 to $40,000 for a natural diamond version.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
That result allows the cell to be classified as all-solid-state under the Chinese standard.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of classified

Verb

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
He was overpowered on one play early in the game, and PFF rated him 20th of 28 players who suited up on offense for the Canes on Friday.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rated

Verb

Accommodations and gathering spaces are closely grouped to keep people together, including the long, family-style tables for meals and board games, daily activities, and nightly happy hours hosted by the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Wedbush's Reese noted that Imax is grouped in with the theatrical exhibition space, which is traditionally a slow-growth, dividend-paying business.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

The court, in the unanimous decision, placed the blame for the chaos directly at Hoskins.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
The other young men and I that were also in the program were placed into the General population to participate in the daily activities of the prison.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of placed

Verb

But in an open system, the worst teams are relegated to lower divisions, while teams that perform well are promoted to the top flight.

— Manuel Rueda, NPR, 30 Aug. 2026
The only other show to have more than one nominee relegated was All Her Fault for acting nominee Dakota Fanning and writing nominee Megan Gallagher.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of relegated

Verb

Annual inflation, measured over the 12-month period leading up to July, stood at 66%, according to the Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA).

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Nothing truly surprising considering where contract statuses stood with a lot of the starting group from this summer.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stood

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Completing each look is a selection of DKNY handbags, including the Rivington satchel and the Bryar satchel, distinguished by its belt and pocket detailing designs.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Back in 1528, Erasmus distinguished three ways of referring to precedent.

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026