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as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
in one ranking of the best places to live, San Francisco surpassed all the other cities in the U.S.
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as in rank
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the President's ranking in the polls is at its highest level since he took office
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as in being
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 classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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Recent Examples of ranking
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Indeed, both Zendaya and Sweeney are seen are two of the top young stars in Hollywood, according to The Best Picture podcast’s 2026 ranking of 35 stars under 35.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
He is not currently rated by 247Sports and does not have a composite ranking.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Indeed, both Zendaya and Sweeney are seen are two of the top young stars in Hollywood, according to The Best Picture podcast’s 2026 ranking of 35 stars under 35.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
But with the offense ranking last in runs per game, Vitello and company are still searching for a sustainable late-game formula that will help in the present.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranking
Noun
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Lamar’s win was widely celebrated as a milestone for hip-hop and contemporary music, challenging long-standing hierarchies that had treated hip-hop (and other popular genres) as outsiders.—
Kara Rogers Britannica Editors Apr. 10,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eliminating layers of management is intended to speed up decisions and innovation by cutting hierarchy and bringing leaders closer to front-line employees and customers, thereby boosting engagement and ownership.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The roads of New Orleans are cluttered with serried ranks of billboards touting the services of personal-injury lawyers.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Despite that effort, Angier dies, but a new clone is added to his ranks.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After getting them down with the aid of a ladder, the store assistant had to wipe off the dust.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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At one point, eight tower ladders surrounded the building, shooting water onto the inferno from all directions, limiting the flames from spreading to other buildings.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oil prices are likely to remain well above their levels prior to the Iran war, the consequences of which have choked global supply for the foreseeable future.—
Mike Sheen,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The efforts, along with similar moves in Arizona, Missouri, and Kentucky, are aimed at restricting flexibility to implement the federal law at the state level.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The theater is rating the show PG-13.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mizuho is bullish on Lowe’s, rating it outperform.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Consider grouping similar items together when organizing kitchen tools or decor.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gene and Katie Hamilton Tribune Content Agency Designers tell us that an attractive way to showcase a collection is by grouping them together on a wall shelf to call attention to the display.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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The scale of Iranian flows still reaching China also underscores how structurally intact Tehran's oil trade remains.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among CFOs deploying some form of AI at scale, including machine learning, GenAI, or agentic, over 40% are highly satisfied with AI results, compared to just 25% at companies still piloting AI, according to the report.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Ranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranking. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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