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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
Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.
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Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are all nine official version of the ultimate Raging Bull ranked.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Austin ranked third with 112% more sellers.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
His 1,715 yards receiving ranked second behind Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 1,793.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The South Asian nation ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, according to the report.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Entering the season, The Athletic's Jim Bowden ranked the Yankees' starting rotation of Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, and Luis Gil as the third-best in MLB.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
None ranked among the fastest-growing counties during the period.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The higher the team is ranked, the higher the name preference.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are all nine official version of the ultimate Raging Bull ranked.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Austin ranked third with 112% more sellers.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
His 1,715 yards receiving ranked second behind Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 1,793.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The South Asian nation ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, according to the report.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Entering the season, The Athletic's Jim Bowden ranked the Yankees' starting rotation of Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, and Luis Gil as the third-best in MLB.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
None ranked among the fastest-growing counties during the period.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The higher the team is ranked, the higher the name preference.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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With the Iran war in its fifth week, attacks in the Middle East continued and there was still no clear end to the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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There was consensus on protecting the victims.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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River Bend is classified as a village — instead of a city or other municipality — under Missouri law due to its small population size.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For instance, just 16% of the department rated staff morale as good or excellent.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Griffin was rated by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline as the top prospect in all of the sport.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the Obama Center artists, who will be grouped in a section called Embodiment, there are two other main sections at the fair.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was placed on administrative duties, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The signs replace a display of 32 fabric flags that previously flew along the overpass fence, originally placed by community members after the crash, according to an ITD news release.—
Rose Evans
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Black Chicagoans were relegated to deplorable housing like one room kitchenettes.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Rockies, who have now lost eight straight to Philadelphia dating back to last season, looked like a team that should be relegated compared to the two-time defending National League East champs, who have made four straight playoff appearances.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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At a Tuesday afternoon news conference in Sacramento City Hall, the mother and daughter stood beside their attorney, immigration advocates and local lawmakers — many of whom were involved in a weeks-long effort to bring her home.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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While chatting during a recent visit, my niece stood next to a chair and put one foot on the seat.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Across a wide range of practice areas, from corporate law and litigation to emerging fields influenced by technology and global policy, today’s most influential lawyers are distinguished by their vision, dedication, and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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