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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
Others, including prohibitions on universal vote-by-mail and ranked choice voting -- two voting methods that have proved popular in some states -- would happen immediately.
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Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
After understanding my preferences, recommend 3 content formats ranked by sustainability.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The ranch has ranked near the top of Bay Area land conservation groups’ lists for decades.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Routes were ranked based on their average turbulence levels, with EDR values categorized as light, moderate, moderate-to-severe, severe and extreme.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Smith ranked second among area 6A players in receptions with 91 and had 1,006 receiving yards, 1,307 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
His rivalry with Dybantsa dates to their high school days, when Dybantsa was ranked second in the class of 2025 by 247Sports, Peterson first.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
They’re ranked pretty low in the Big Ten in 3-point shooting.
—Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Italy ranked second, followed by Thailand and Malaysia.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
After understanding my preferences, recommend 3 content formats ranked by sustainability.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The ranch has ranked near the top of Bay Area land conservation groups’ lists for decades.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Routes were ranked based on their average turbulence levels, with EDR values categorized as light, moderate, moderate-to-severe, severe and extreme.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Smith ranked second among area 6A players in receptions with 91 and had 1,006 receiving yards, 1,307 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
His rivalry with Dybantsa dates to their high school days, when Dybantsa was ranked second in the class of 2025 by 247Sports, Peterson first.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
They’re ranked pretty low in the Big Ten in 3-point shooting.
—Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Italy ranked second, followed by Thailand and Malaysia.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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In between acts, there was a dance intermission featuring background dancers, including a solo female dancer performing a contemporary piece, before the stage opened to a full dance performance.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Detectives did not indicate that there was any connection between the two incidents.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends the mountain lions (Puma concolor couguar) in certain regions should be classified as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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None of the documents were classified.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even people with plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other painful foot conditions have rated them five stars.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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One player who will be rated on his dunks is Jaxson Hayes.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Five of the bills were grouped together into one package, while the bill funding DHS was separated.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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While often grouped together in a region known as the Lowcountry, South Carolina’s coastal towns and cities each have their own unique blend of history, culture, and reasons to visit.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Police also placed the city of Los Angeles on tactical alert due to violent agitators on Alameda between Temple and Aliso streets.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have vowed not to support the funding measure unless there are guardrails placed on the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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But others waiting appeared to burn with the indignation of an era in US-Cuban relations that until recently had been relegated to the history books.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bear in mind, this was a time when most universities barred women entirely, or relegated them to a second tier education.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the center of the recovery effort stood Steadfast LA, which continues to focus on stabilizing communities and accelerating rebuilding.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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And there again Tuesday morning stood those four teams in the current East play-in bracket, as if preordained to have to fight their way into the playoffs through the pre-playoffs.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the past, Starbucks has distinguished itself from other chain stores by offering benefits atypical for hourly workers, including health benefits for part-time employees and free college tuition via a partnership with Arizona State University.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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One, distinguished by a white feather headdress, white clothing, and a white shell on his breast, was apparently a chief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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