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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
Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
England comes into the tournament No. 4 in the world rankings.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Also in the ensemble are Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn as Ang, a politician and human rights lawyer; Phollawat Manuprasert as Rit, Mek’s father and a high-ranking judge forced to choose between his principles and his son; and Paopetch Charoensook as Techin, the police chief’s son.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Noun
This independent 2026 ranking strips away the marketing language and looks at what actually matters for someone going through the procedure for the first time.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
England comes into the tournament No. 4 in the world rankings.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Verb
Leading the popularity ranking this year is Tokyo, which continues to draw travelers with its blend of centuries-old temples, hyper-modern neighborhoods, and a globally renowned food scene.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Also in the ensemble are Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn as Ang, a politician and human rights lawyer; Phollawat Manuprasert as Rit, Mek’s father and a high-ranking judge forced to choose between his principles and his son; and Paopetch Charoensook as Techin, the police chief’s son.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranking
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South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The hierarchy there is that the younger players very much look up to the senior players.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Smith's father also served in the Army and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Astley describes the result as a mattress that’s slightly on the softer side but very comfortable, rating it an impressive 10 out of 10 in terms of comfort.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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Our voracious team of testers spent months eating, drinking, cooking and rating hundreds of products to find the tastiest new offerings at the supermarket.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Books are an essential ladder to the future.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Koné was in straight shock when the injury occurred, holding his leg at first and then placing his hands on his head.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Vaden removed a photograph of the two of them from his office, placing it on the desk of the subordinate with whom the lawsuit alleges Davis was involved.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Organization of the breweries will return to grouping by geographic regions.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Hybrid fullback/tight end Jack Westover spent more time in-line than in the backfield, and started multiple team periods, including the very first in a 12 personnel grouping with Henry.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Ranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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