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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
All 39 Florida cities ranked in the top 100 thanks to an ideal climate.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Two weeks ago, they were ranked 10th.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Another study ranked electricians as the least happy workers of all.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Gas bills ranked eighth out of 19 for affordability in 2025, according to the organization’s numbers.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This season, the Longhorns are currently ranked second in the nation, while Earley’s program has rebounded; the team is 25-6, and on pace to return to the NCAA Tournament.
—Mac Engel
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
That ranked 12th in the majors.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Two weeks ago, they were ranked 10th.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Another study ranked electricians as the least happy workers of all.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Gas bills ranked eighth out of 19 for affordability in 2025, according to the organization’s numbers.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This season, the Longhorns are currently ranked second in the nation, while Earley’s program has rebounded; the team is 25-6, and on pace to return to the NCAA Tournament.
—Mac Engel
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
That ranked 12th in the majors.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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So while there was nostalgia playing here for the first time as a big-leaguer, Stewart also understood the task at hand.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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On March 24, there was one sequence when Jackson won the first rep only for Shelton to come back with a one-handed catch for a touchdown.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police said Darden is classified as a missing adult and was reported missing to both the Oakland Police Department and the Berkeley Police Department.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If classified as homicides, these would be the city’s first of the year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Five local runners competed in the girls 3,200 open, rated and seeded heats.—
Jenna Parsio,
Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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California averages about nine tornadoes a year, but they usually are rated EF-U to EF-1 and happen in the Central Valley.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This grouped gambling with alcohol use disorder and other addictions.—
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Any proposals to alter the measure are anticipated to be placed on the November ballot for voters to decide.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The chain aims to finish assembling drinks within two minutes and thirty seconds from the moment an order is placed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But eventually athleisure began to fade (as all trends do), and soon enough biker shorts were once again relegated to yoga studios and barre classes.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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While marketing used to be relegated almost exclusively to isolated campaigns and launch windows, the rapid and constant pace of today’s media has necessitated the development and use of new systems.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Several major insurers that offer federal employee health plans — including the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare — declined to comment on their plans to comply with the notice or offer insight on where plans to implement the data sharing stood.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Romvari’s images are distinguished by their dual sense of logical efficacy and aesthetic loft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although its primary teachings refer to the Bible, the Kimbanguist Church is distinguished by its veneration of Kimbangu as the Black embodiment of the Holy Spirit.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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