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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
Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Seahawks, Week 7 Based on the all-encompassing DVOA metrics, Seattle finished last season ranked first in overall, pass and run defense.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Achane’s 1,838 yards from scrimmage ranked second in franchise history behind Ricky Williams in 2002.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Cities were then ranked by the total amount renters save each month by renting instead of carrying a mortgage.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
On offense, Baltimore's offense allowed 45 sacks, which ranked 12th worst in the NFL.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
North Carolina ranked fifth in Leapfrog’s November report.
—Eva Flowe
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
La Cañita’s sister restaurant, La Trova, is consistently ranked in the World’s 50 Best Bars, and the restaurant group brings its same dedicated precision to this location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Seahawks, Week 7 Based on the all-encompassing DVOA metrics, Seattle finished last season ranked first in overall, pass and run defense.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Achane’s 1,838 yards from scrimmage ranked second in franchise history behind Ricky Williams in 2002.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Cities were then ranked by the total amount renters save each month by renting instead of carrying a mortgage.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
On offense, Baltimore's offense allowed 45 sacks, which ranked 12th worst in the NFL.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
North Carolina ranked fifth in Leapfrog’s November report.
—Eva Flowe
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
La Cañita’s sister restaurant, La Trova, is consistently ranked in the World’s 50 Best Bars, and the restaurant group brings its same dedicated precision to this location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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There was an active shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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In our family, my father was usually the one driving, but there was never any doubt who was really setting our direction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Previously, weed was classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act by the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Another pretty village is Les Riceys, with three churches, all of which are classified as historical monuments.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Each listing was meticulously researched, hiked and rated by the pair, who fanned out across the state and spent years exploring.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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It's consistently rated among Seattle’s best full-service day spas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Mauigoa, Tyson, Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs were grouped in the next tier.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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In April, Brendan Carr’s FCC launched a new inquiry into the TV ratings system, including whether issues of gender identity are being included in children’s programming without flagging that content to parents, the latest scrutiny he’s placed on program content.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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New Zealand has called up defender Tommy Smith from Braintree Town, which was relegated from the fifth tier of English soccer this season.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Burnley and Wolverhampton are getting relegated alongside either West Ham or Tottenham Hotspur.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2026
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Journalists stood three deep in the aisles for the secretary of state.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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Two inmates punched and kicked the victim for about 30 seconds in his cell, while a third inmate stood guard.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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This lush new exception—a literal urban oasis and Ontario’s only LEED Gold Certified Hotel takes sustainability seriously—is distinguished by its biophilic design, impressive conservation programs, and real community mindedness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The two semi-vegetarian diets were distinguished in the same way.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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