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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
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
Researchers rated YouTube’s search content restrictions as a success.
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Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
But the Pelican State is rated as a solid GOP seat by most political forecasters in the fall.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The Sernial White Tennis Shoes are top-rated on Amazon for their comfort.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The film version of the hit Broadway musical, featuring the original cast, is rated PG-13.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Analysts have rated the district as a toss-up.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Before the primary, the Cook Political Report rated the Louisiana Senate race as Solidly Republican, so the winner of this primary was expected to have a strong advantage in November.
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New York Times,
27 June 2026
The Sally Hansen system, for example, is rated for up to 10 manicures per purchase, so a $50 kit works out to roughly $5 per application versus $40 to $80 for a single salon visit at the same cadence.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
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Four years later, a survey commissioned by the county found that 99% of the park’s visitors rated their experiences as good or excellent.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
Researchers rated YouTube’s search content restrictions as a success.
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Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
But the Pelican State is rated as a solid GOP seat by most political forecasters in the fall.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The Sernial White Tennis Shoes are top-rated on Amazon for their comfort.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The film version of the hit Broadway musical, featuring the original cast, is rated PG-13.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Analysts have rated the district as a toss-up.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Before the primary, the Cook Political Report rated the Louisiana Senate race as Solidly Republican, so the winner of this primary was expected to have a strong advantage in November.
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New York Times,
27 June 2026
The Sally Hansen system, for example, is rated for up to 10 manicures per purchase, so a $50 kit works out to roughly $5 per application versus $40 to $80 for a single salon visit at the same cadence.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rated
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Bill Plaschke’s excellent column on Tanter was well-deserved.
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There is something to be found in both this character and the actress who plays her, but Alcock’s Kara did not have a chance to shine here in a lacking feature, and deserved better.
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Having a seat at the table matters, but true inclusion means being listened to and valued in the conversations that shape our future.
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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Professional attire ranked second.
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According to a new report that tracks pedestrian deaths across the nation, the Miami metro area, which includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, ranked as the 17th most dangerous metropolitan area for pedestrians.
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The court's 6-3 ruling, issued Tuesday, June 30, ensures that children born in the country are considered Americans.
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Legislators last year updated the law to clarify that even if businesses don’t communicate directly but use algorithmic pricing software that leads to them charging a common rate, that could still be considered price-fixing.
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Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
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Well versed in what the lunar surface truly offers, Britt scolded a number of arty accounts of lunar territory promulgated by both NASA and commercial space ventures.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Global income losses during the 1982-1983 and 1997-1998 El Niños were estimated in the trillions of dollars.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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“Rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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