1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
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
-
There was consensus on protecting the victims.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The case has a diameter of 41 mm, is rated to a depth of 330 ft (100 m), and is secured with a Super Titanium band.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Savaiinaea, who started all 17 games as a rookie, was rated by Pro Football Focus as one of the league’s worst guards.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The remarks were followed by a moment of silence, before community members grouped together to remember the teen.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
-
The hunt will have four rounds grouped by kids up to fifth grade and will run every 15 minutes.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The next night, Weathermen placed plastic coffee cups filled with black powder under the hoods of police squad cars across Chicago.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Quintal, who was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with injuries along with Wilson, was placed on workers’ comp leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But Gibbs hasn’t been relegated to the past and his name still comes up occasionally, including in the 500th episode case, though getting there for Binder was a journey.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Her fitness-instructor character is stuck in the past, something that obviously hits close to home for Val, who is feeling especially tender after being relegated to the role of day player.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
These entry-level workstations come in two sizes, the Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 14S and the Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16S, easily distinguished by the 14- and 16-inch display options.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
-
What distinguished Fetchit from many of his contemporaries was his gift for self-promotion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
