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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
Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Seahawks, Week 7 Based on the all-encompassing DVOA metrics, Seattle finished last season ranked first in overall, pass and run defense.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Achane’s 1,838 yards from scrimmage ranked second in franchise history behind Ricky Williams in 2002.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Cities were then ranked by the total amount renters save each month by renting instead of carrying a mortgage.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
On offense, Baltimore's offense allowed 45 sacks, which ranked 12th worst in the NFL.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
North Carolina ranked fifth in Leapfrog’s November report.
—Eva Flowe
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
La Cañita’s sister restaurant, La Trova, is consistently ranked in the World’s 50 Best Bars, and the restaurant group brings its same dedicated precision to this location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Seahawks, Week 7 Based on the all-encompassing DVOA metrics, Seattle finished last season ranked first in overall, pass and run defense.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Achane’s 1,838 yards from scrimmage ranked second in franchise history behind Ricky Williams in 2002.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Cities were then ranked by the total amount renters save each month by renting instead of carrying a mortgage.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
On offense, Baltimore's offense allowed 45 sacks, which ranked 12th worst in the NFL.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
North Carolina ranked fifth in Leapfrog’s November report.
—Eva Flowe
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
La Cañita’s sister restaurant, La Trova, is consistently ranked in the World’s 50 Best Bars, and the restaurant group brings its same dedicated precision to this location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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While tapping away on my laptop, there was another type of tap on my shoulder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Surely there was a time earlier in your life when your financial picture wasn’t so stable.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Uber’s last big ballot fight, on which together with Lyft the company spent $200 million, was a successful campaign to pass a measure that kept gig workers classified as independent contractors, not full-time employees.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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The race has been rated a toss-up by CPR.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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The bike comes in two models – the standard 8 kW trim, rated for a top speed of 60 mph (96 km/h), powered by an 8-kW, 72V, 35-Ah LG battery pack.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Humidity-loving plants are best grouped together.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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The state is divided into 20 Education Service Center Regions, in which school districts are grouped.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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The Cardigan Once relegated to the back of office chairs as a precautionary layer, the cardigan has firmly reestablished itself as a key component of the modern work wardrobe.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Crab Man has since been relegated to a cardboard box in Hardinge’s office.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Golden Knights carried play for much of the first period, but Dostal stood tall in net to hold the Ducks in it.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The opening up of the submission process for the category has been largely applauded by the international film community, especially dissident filmmakers at odds with their governments who never stood a stand chance of representing their countries.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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But his team distinguished themselves through superior organisation with and without the ball, exploiting space to play to the specific strengths of their personnel.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Family dynamics have frequently been at the heart of Koreeda’s films, invariably distinguished by his exceptional direction of children.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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