ranks 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of rank

ranks

2 of 2

noun

plural of rank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Noun
  • Disney — where not too long ago Chief Executive Bob Iger mused about spinning off ESPN — wasn’t alone in touting its commitment to the league.
    Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
  • The combination of stellar pitching, timely hits, solid defense and smart base running allowed an impressive 8-2 record for the league, according to a news release.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell their health care provider.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • There are also three group categories for dance, musical instrument/bands, and vocal groups.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.
    Nidal al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • The group is seeking provisions in Senate Bill 1511, a proposal to increase per-pupil funding in the state’s Education Cost Sharing Grant, to be implemented in the state budget, Harkay and Keith Phaneuf reported.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Here's when to pay up, and when to walk away These 12 family beach resorts go way beyond sandcastles and sunscreen Cruise cabin math: When booking two rooms makes more sense than one This story was updated to add new information.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Ramsay, who is already a father to six children, gave a little insight into his family life and shared that his wife has hopes of expanding their family again.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Double plating distinguishes a special dish.
    Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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