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as in is
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 groups
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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as in league
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels
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Recent Examples of ranks
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
Duncanville, a longtime member of the district and the defending 6A Division I state champion, ranks fifth in the state among 6A teams.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The cold snap ranks among the worst Florida experienced in decades, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
More minority coaching programs are needed in the NFL and the college ranks, for both coaching and front office roles.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Here's where South Dakota ranks The year-over-year rent increases nationwide have slowed after hitting a peak of nearly 9% in early 2023, dropping to less than 4% in late 2025, according to the report.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Feb. 2026
Lekkerimäki’s average shot speed this season has been clocked at 68 miles per hour (league average for a forward is 53 miles per hour), which ranks in the 99th percentile of NHLers.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Georgia's Haitian population ranks fifth in the country.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Between 1957 to 1989, Fennell moved through the department ranks as patrolman, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Several moderate Democrats broke ranks with their colleagues to pass a stopgap spending bill and end a government shutdown late last year.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
There may be some quantifiable reasons why Calvert-Lewin has become more clinical since joining Daniel Farke’s ranks.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Following a coach who steps up within the power conference ranks has also been a frequent occurrence.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The ranks are starting to better reflect the city’s demographics, officials said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the academy’s ranks have swelled in recent years to more than 10,000 members as the organization has looked to broaden its diversity and expand its reach around the world.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
Duncanville, a longtime member of the district and the defending 6A Division I state champion, ranks fifth in the state among 6A teams.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The cold snap ranks among the worst Florida experienced in decades, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
More minority coaching programs are needed in the NFL and the college ranks, for both coaching and front office roles.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Here's where South Dakota ranks The year-over-year rent increases nationwide have slowed after hitting a peak of nearly 9% in early 2023, dropping to less than 4% in late 2025, according to the report.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Feb. 2026
Lekkerimäki’s average shot speed this season has been clocked at 68 miles per hour (league average for a forward is 53 miles per hour), which ranks in the 99th percentile of NHLers.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Georgia's Haitian population ranks fifth in the country.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Between 1957 to 1989, Fennell moved through the department ranks as patrolman, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
The following week, Pitt will return home to host North Carolina and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who will be entering his second season in the college ranks.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Several moderate Democrats broke ranks with their colleagues to pass a stopgap spending bill and end a government shutdown late last year.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
There may be some quantifiable reasons why Calvert-Lewin has become more clinical since joining Daniel Farke’s ranks.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Following a coach who steps up within the power conference ranks has also been a frequent occurrence.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The ranks are starting to better reflect the city’s demographics, officials said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the academy’s ranks have swelled in recent years to more than 10,000 members as the organization has looked to broaden its diversity and expand its reach around the world.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
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There is no roadmap for what secession would entail, Solberg said, especially with questions on whether the end goal is to be independent or to join the US.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hugues Beaulieu said that the killings on Wednesday night appear to be linked to organized crime and there is no active shooter in the community.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Skenes has been nothing short of exceptional on the mound since breaking into the league following a college career at Air Force and LSU.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Fland dominated his matchup against the league's leading scorer, Labaron Philon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Critics, including policy analysts at the Oklahoma Policy Institute, warn that shifting nutrition policy out of the Farm Bill weakens one of the few remaining bipartisan coalitions in Congress and places new fiscal pressure on states.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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Management’s guidance places considerable focus on the recovery of Grasberg output in 2026, which could be a critical driver for stock performance and earnings growth in the upcoming year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Taken together, the list reads like a snapshot of a category that’s evolving quickly while still holding onto its roots.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That category is now under the purview of Sequino, president of Lauder’s makeup brand cluster, who returned to the company after stints as chief executive officer of both JLo Beauty and Supergoop.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Significantly, new head coach Liam Rosenior knows Sarr very well and rates the 20-year-old highly having worked with him while in charge of Strasbourg for the past 18 months.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The FoodHealth Score rates items from 1 to 100 based on their nutritional value.—
Philip Joens,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Much of the group later dispersed after they were threatened with arrest by local law enforcement for blocking the road.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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At present, the United States has one carrier group, and multiple other assets, many easily tracked by open-source monitoring.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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