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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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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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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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“Rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rated. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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