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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Relevance

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 Witt started 140 games at shortstop for Kansas City, hit 18 home runs, stole 45 bases and ranked in the top 10 in the AL in both offensive and defensive wins above replacement, per Baseball Reference. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026 In reality, this is probably where the Hoosiers deserved to be ranked last week, but the committee must have needed a little bit of anticipation for this reveal, which still does not make much sense. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Turkey, which is hosting COP31, and Australia, which is leading the negotiations, ranked among the worst performers in curbing emissions. — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 Philadelphia and Boston entered ranked first and second in the East standings, respectively, with the Celtics’ win vaulting them into the top spot. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026 The Jewish Republican voters surveyed ranked fighting antisemitism as their top concern, and support for Israel as among their top concerns. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 Cotality ranked states using a risk-scoring model that measures the severity and likelihood of extreme-weather perils. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Participants in the poll ranked the economy as the most important issue facing the country during the midterm elections. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 This is a stark contrast to 2025, when the ozone hole ranked as the fifth smallest since 1992. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked

Verb

There was talk of anchoring the ship as part of a waterfront development in a major city.

— Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
During the conversation, the comedian and award-winning podcaster shared that there was one specific guest who left her in awe.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of was

Verb

Okechukwu, who is classified as a sophomore, had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes as Tech won easily 64-37 over Charlotte.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
During the sentencing, Kavedza said that 183 victims died of starvation, defined as a complete lack of food, and the deaths of the other eight were classified as murder by direct homicide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of classified

Verb

Employers are grouped by the overall size of their organization, and the number of employees invited to the survey, which might include employees outside Chicagoland.

— Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Its antique silver hue would look beautiful as the star of a holiday table or on a mantel, grouped with other candleholders.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

In the end, the 49 people were placed on any available deck space on the Doyle.

— Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Its hull was stripped of toxic materials and bulky components, and the ship itself was placed just over 20 nautical miles from the city of Destin's beaches.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of placed

Verb

In Endless Awe & Agony [Pack/Create] At the tender age of 23, the Australian singer-songwriter Daine has already lived a few different musical lives, from teenaged emo pop-rap offerings (now relegated to YouTube) to a requisite hyperpop baddie era.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
The only clunky connection on the iMac isn't even on the all-in-one desktop itself but is instead relegated to the power brick.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of relegated

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Mid-length Leather Collar Meadowbank Car Coat Cut to a practical mid-length, the Meadowbank car coat is immediately distinguished by its detachable and oversized leather collar.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Throughout his time in office, Hawley has distinguished himself from fellow Republicans on certain populist issues.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026