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as in valued
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 ranked
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 considered
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 scolded
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 rated
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
In fact, a flight attendant who rated it five stars used an older Maxlite underseater bag for seven years before upgrading to the new version.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Powered by twin MTUs rated at 2,638 hp each, the yacht has an economic cruising speed of 11 knots, a cruising speed of 19 knots, a top speed of 22 knots, and a range of 1,000 nautical miles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
They’re also rated IPX4 for sweat and splash resistance.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Check out a few more peelers below that are highly rated, including this colorful three-pack that came recommended by the editors at Food & Wine.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Our collectibles staff rated the coolest sports cards of the year.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The Breeze is rated for a maximum load capacity of 200 kg (440 lb), including 80 kg (176 lb) on the rear rack, the weight of the rider and 15 kg (33 lb) strapped onto the front rack.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Savaiineaa and right guard Cole Strange were rated Miami’s worst offensive players overall Sunday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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Of the 20 analysts covering the name, seven have assigned it either a strong buy or buy rating while 13 have rated it as a hold.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
In fact, a flight attendant who rated it five stars used an older Maxlite underseater bag for seven years before upgrading to the new version.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Powered by twin MTUs rated at 2,638 hp each, the yacht has an economic cruising speed of 11 knots, a cruising speed of 19 knots, a top speed of 22 knots, and a range of 1,000 nautical miles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
They’re also rated IPX4 for sweat and splash resistance.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Check out a few more peelers below that are highly rated, including this colorful three-pack that came recommended by the editors at Food & Wine.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Our collectibles staff rated the coolest sports cards of the year.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The Breeze is rated for a maximum load capacity of 200 kg (440 lb), including 80 kg (176 lb) on the rear rack, the weight of the rider and 15 kg (33 lb) strapped onto the front rack.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Savaiineaa and right guard Cole Strange were rated Miami’s worst offensive players overall Sunday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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