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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
China is North Korea’s top economic lifeline, accounting for the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, and has long ranked as Pyongyang’s most important diplomatic partner.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
That year, Georgia was ranked as the worst-performing state in a Postal Service service performance report for the second quarter of 2024 that tracked transit time for mail delivery.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Approaching its milestone 300th episode, the show is consistently ranked in the Top 50 of Apple Podcasts’ Comedy chart.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The novels ranked Number 10 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Best Non-Superhero Graphic Novels.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Charlotte ranked 21st in mayoral base salary, ahead of only Virginia Beach and Fort Worth.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Minnesota’s 2027 class is currently ranked 13th in the nation, but that lofty spot also has a lot to do with the U jumping out to an early lead with 27 total commitments.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The median amount of credit card debt per person is $3,305 in Colorado, ranked fourth in the country.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Lagrange, ranked the 88th-best prospect in baseball by The Athletic in January, touched 103 mph in spring training.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
That year, Georgia was ranked as the worst-performing state in a Postal Service service performance report for the second quarter of 2024 that tracked transit time for mail delivery.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Approaching its milestone 300th episode, the show is consistently ranked in the Top 50 of Apple Podcasts’ Comedy chart.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The novels ranked Number 10 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Best Non-Superhero Graphic Novels.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Charlotte ranked 21st in mayoral base salary, ahead of only Virginia Beach and Fort Worth.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Minnesota’s 2027 class is currently ranked 13th in the nation, but that lofty spot also has a lot to do with the U jumping out to an early lead with 27 total commitments.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The median amount of credit card debt per person is $3,305 in Colorado, ranked fourth in the country.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Lagrange, ranked the 88th-best prospect in baseball by The Athletic in January, touched 103 mph in spring training.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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There was a fireplace, wet bar, and the porch—which faced the water—was almost as large as the main space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Defense Minister Israel Katz denied there was a ceasefire in Lebanon.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Interestingly, depending on the data provider, the stock is often classified as either an industrial or a technology/software company.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The Cook Political Report rated the race as a toss-up, noting that Democrats have little room for error despite bolstering a candidate capable of garnering bipartisan support.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The center rated five of her terms as average.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Under bee rules, spellers are grouped by their number of correct answers.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Companies that fail to align with these expectations risk being grouped with the worst actors, regardless of their intentions.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Each person held their sarongs in different ways, over both shoulders or draped on one, around their necks, balled up in a fist, placed neatly on a lap.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Next week’s launch would have been only New Glenn’s fourth, after its third flight on April 19 placed a satellite for the company AST SpaceMobile in an orbit that was lower than planned because of a malfunction of the rocket’s second stage.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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Caden was relegated mostly to pinch hitting.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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They were relegated to the list of general recommendations.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Once everyone got inside the event center Tuesday evening, a multigenerational group of people stood and sat in the aisles surrounding rows of chairs, where older attendees took priority.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Clark then stood from the bench and was replaced in the lineup by rookie Raven Johnson.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In Champagne, the Côte des Blancs area is renowned as the finest terroirs for chardonnay, distinguished by its signature chalky soils.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
27 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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