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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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 In just the last two years, the team won back-to-back championships and ranked among the league’s top three most expensive payrolls. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 As things stand, Boise State is the only team ranked in the AP Top 25, indicating that the Broncos are in the driver’s seat. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 Prior to Monday night’s game between the Bills and Rams, the Bucs ranked seventh in the NFL in total defense, second against the run, tied for eighth in third-down conversion percentage and seventh in interception percentage. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Troup hasn’t been ranked this highly this late in a season since 2018. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026 This season, Massey ranked second in the AL with 11 OAA at second base. — Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Woolmark said the fiber ranked first on both measures in four of the five markets. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The team that was ranked second, Biscayne Marine Partners LLC — formed by the current operator of the Rickenbacker Marina, led by Aabad Melwani — then sued the city over the bidding process, ultimately losing. — Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The franchise generated $78 million in revenue in its first season, which was then a women’s record and 48% more than the Indiana Fever, who ranked second. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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Verb

There was just one white—Blanc de Lynch-Bages 2025—so everyone got that one correct.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
When the drummer was compelled the leave the stage Thursday in Tulsa, there was some confusion during an approximate 25-minute break before the music resumed with Journey’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, taking over.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of was

Verb

The Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office determined Buck died from a gunshot wound and her death was classified as a homicide, the agency said.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Roughly 10 to 15% of all lung cancer cases are classified as a small cell carcinoma.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of classified

Verb

Meanwhile, around 36% of investors surveyed in the EII rated the EU’s approach to innovation and entrepreneurship poorly or very poorly.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Democratic candidates outraised their Republican opponents through September in 13 of the 21 House races currently rated Toss Up by Cook, according to a CNBC analysis of FEC filings.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of rated

Verb

That broader attention makes precise terminology useful when different medications are grouped under the GLP-1 label.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Although System of a Down is often grouped with the nu metal bands that dominated heavy music at the time, including Korn and Limp Bizkit, Malakian never saw the band as fitting neatly into any genre.

— Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

Coleman found instructive a 1938 ruling in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who challenged a radio station that placed observers on a rooftop next to Forbes Field and paid them to provide play-by-play for an unauthorized radio broadcast.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Governor John Jay, a leading Federalist who placed greater faith in firm government than in popular judgment, had authorized the military presence after the sheriff reported fears of a rescue.

— Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of placed

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Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Bumble distinguished itself by only allowing women to message first, eventually going public in 2021 at a $14 billion valuation, before scrapping its hallmark rule this year amid declining users.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026