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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
Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.
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Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Personal services, child care and education ranked at the top for satisfaction.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Its schools are ranked among the best in Texas, and the job market is exploding, with jobs in information technology, finance, and healthcare on the rise.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Though ranked ninth in summer, Murray has averaged under 200 passing yards per game, with just six passing TDs and a lone TD scramble.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
The standout games today are ranked matchups like BYU-Texas Tech, Texas A&M-Missouri and Oregon-Iowa.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The Celtics entered Saturday ranked 14th in the NBA in net rating and 15th in point differential.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Merely a month ago, Mizzou football was 5-0 and ranked 14th entering the defining span of the season — with three of four games against top-10 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Clancy's Original Potato Chips ALDI’s store brand potato chips ranked near the top of the list, and were chosen by a few editors as their favorite of the bunch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Personal services, child care and education ranked at the top for satisfaction.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Its schools are ranked among the best in Texas, and the job market is exploding, with jobs in information technology, finance, and healthcare on the rise.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Though ranked ninth in summer, Murray has averaged under 200 passing yards per game, with just six passing TDs and a lone TD scramble.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
The standout games today are ranked matchups like BYU-Texas Tech, Texas A&M-Missouri and Oregon-Iowa.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The Celtics entered Saturday ranked 14th in the NBA in net rating and 15th in point differential.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Merely a month ago, Mizzou football was 5-0 and ranked 14th entering the defining span of the season — with three of four games against top-10 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Clancy's Original Potato Chips ALDI’s store brand potato chips ranked near the top of the list, and were chosen by a few editors as their favorite of the bunch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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Then too there was a whole other set of incentives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hell there was even a cartoon about it.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As a result of this change, Puma United will be classified as a discontinued operation in the company’s financial reporting from November 2025 onwards.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Every call to 211 is classified by the need of the caller, such as shelter, rent, utilities or food – each of which has its own code.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to recent data from Cruise Lines International Association, river cruises are rated among the vacation types highest in satisfaction when compared with all-inclusive resorts or traditional land vacations.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Heat pumps typically generate hot water at around 95°C, which is insufficient for powering industrial dryers rated to operate with pressurized steam above 150°C.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Competitive sections for features, documentaries, and shorts each comprise 16 titles, while retrospectives, restorations, and regional premieres are grouped into three out-of-competition strands of 24 films.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sixteen years ago, food scientists in Brazil created a new system called Nova, which grouped foods into four ascending health categories based on processing.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a world of wifi and streaming, give me the reels of film that have to be carefully placed and changed.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Cake Wedding cake orders are often placed later in the wedding planning process, sometimes just three weeks before the event, and can cost $540 on average, according to the Knot.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that feeling of attachment, as Friedman sees it, is not relegated to vintage.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Protests surround store opening As customers first entered the new Shein store on Wednesday, riot police officers stood watch.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The original downtown Detroit space stood for more than 30 years but closed more than a decade ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Available for $695, the sculptural silhouette is distinguished by its super-sharp pointed toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Polar Express’ three seating tiers—coach, deluxe, and first-class—are mainly distinguished by seat type.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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