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as in quality
degree of excellence
not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the exchange rate was 10 pesos to the dollar when we visited Mexico
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment
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as in to rank
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings
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Recent Examples of rate
Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Ahead of his confirmation, Warsh argued that there is potential to lower rates.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2026
Ben Ambridge, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2026
Also boasting the technique and skills of much lither players, Adriano rated as one of Brazils biggest soccer players in its post-World Cup triumph of 2002, seen as the successor of Ronaldo.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Ahead of his confirmation, Warsh argued that there is potential to lower rates.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2026
Verb
More to Explore The researchers found that faces that were rated as more attractive were rated more highly across all positive traits—not just competence, but intelligence, responsibility, and other traits—and were rated lower on all negative traits.
—Ben Ambridge, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2026
Also boasting the technique and skills of much lither players, Adriano rated as one of Brazils biggest soccer players in its post-World Cup triumph of 2002, seen as the successor of Ronaldo.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rate
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That is Romeo Lavia’s best quality in midfield, while Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez can all see and play vertical passes into the final third — though the latter may well be better utilised as one of the No 10s.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Communication happens through a private Slack channel with the client's dedicated attorney, and AI tools are used to control quality and speed, while a human lawyer remains responsible for every deliverable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But like Gilgeous-Alexander, Wagler gets to the free throw line at a high rate, has a stellar assist-turnover ratio, and shoots the ball well with even more 3-point volume than Gilgeous-Alexander had.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Monthly car payments have jumped by $390 to $525 in the same period, but growing earnings have meant that the payment-to-income ratio has remained at around 10%.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Alabama also deserves credit for a remarkable turnaround in math.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Redistricting shouldn’t leave people guessing, residents deserve clarity, access, and confidence in who represents them and how to engage with county government.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Historians estimate that about 52% of Revolutionary-era Williamsburg was Black.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley estimated that spending on AI infrastructure could exceed $3 trillion in the next two years.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Nystrom researches the draft tirelessly, keeping a spreadsheet of data (ages, game stats, hand widths) on nearly two thousand players, and publicly ranks his top five hundred—nearly twice as many as will actually be drafted.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Other than the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are the only postseason team that ranks in the top three in points scored and allowed per 100 possessions.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Maybe more importantly, he was considered one of the most NFL-ready receivers in this class, which gives him a better chance to contribute early with a QB who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Bartholomew Street — in recent years considered the spine of an arts and innovation district — leads to the successful Parkville Market and Real Art Ways, the contemporary arts center now in the midst of a $24 million expansion.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The feeling was less substantial, more childish, like expecting someone to walk in and scold you for doing something wrong and not knowing where to hide.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
12 May 2026
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Stumbling on to this ruse, Antoine’s friend and manager Armand (Gilles Lellouche) immediately can tell Suzanne is a fake and scolds her for exploiting his friend’s grief.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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For the three legs of the Triple Crown, jockeys earn a wide range of sums to wear brand logos on their pants, typically varying from low to mid five-figures.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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The series has since earned GLAAD Media Awards, a Peabody Award win, and 18 Canadian Screen Awards nominations, signaling both its critical acclaim and cultural impact.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rate. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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