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past tense of rate
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as in deserved
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?

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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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rated

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verb (2)

past tense of rate

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Melissa is rated a 5 for the western Caribbean and a 3 for the Bahamas on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 The ensemble drama, which is rated PG-13 and stars Mckenna Grace, Mason Thames, Allison Williams, Dave Franco and more, is the first of a wave of Hoover adaptations on the way. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025 Each one is budget-friendly, highly rated, and perfect for upgrading your fall wardrobe. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 Chubb’s referring to his own unit, which has consistently been rated one of the bottom three defenses all season. Omar Kelly october 23, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Battery life is rated at approximately 90 minutes of 8K recording. New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025 Three analysts have a hold on BioAge shares, while one analyst has rated the stock underperform, LSEG data shows. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 If the exhaust doesn't vent outside, always open a window to ensure adequate airflow, or consider investing in an air purifier rated for NO₂/PM. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 Newport Beach, in Orange County, California, rated as the most expensive city in the ranking, with all of its residential ZIP codes making the top 100. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025

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