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as in qualities
degree of excellence
not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock
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as in ratios
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 estimates
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 ranks
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 regards
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 lectures
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 rates
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The summer crowds begin to disperse, water temperatures remain high and charter rates often become more attractive.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With inflation ticking upward, the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut interest rates right now, meaning the path to lower mortgage rates could be a longer one than expected.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Tourism analysts say the challenge facing Dubai extends beyond occupancy rates or restaurant bookings.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Strong response rates emerge The trial also showed higher tumor response rates with the experimental drug.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
With fuel costs rising and bond yields moving up in response, the Fed is in a tough spot because these inflationary signals indicate the central bank needs to hold, if not raise rates, to keep the inflation from getting out of hand once again.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Movers bid on jobs, setting their own rates.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the Montana 1st District race as Likely Republican, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up, and it is expected to be one of the most competitive races in the nation.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
In terms of fuel efficiency, the EPA rates the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid at 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The analyst rates Ferrari an outperform, with a $475 target on the stock that would represent 36% upside from the last close.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Phelps rates Sorensen as one of the top two goalkeepers in the state.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has maintained straight As in the past three years of safety grades from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates the performance of medical centers nationwide.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Noun
Don’t miss breakfast, which is served in the piano lounge and included in the rates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The summer crowds begin to disperse, water temperatures remain high and charter rates often become more attractive.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With inflation ticking upward, the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut interest rates right now, meaning the path to lower mortgage rates could be a longer one than expected.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Tourism analysts say the challenge facing Dubai extends beyond occupancy rates or restaurant bookings.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Strong response rates emerge The trial also showed higher tumor response rates with the experimental drug.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
With fuel costs rising and bond yields moving up in response, the Fed is in a tough spot because these inflationary signals indicate the central bank needs to hold, if not raise rates, to keep the inflation from getting out of hand once again.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Movers bid on jobs, setting their own rates.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Cook Political Report rates the race as likely Republican, while acknowledging that its rating could shift to become more competitive with Turek as the nominee.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the Montana 1st District race as Likely Republican, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up, and it is expected to be one of the most competitive races in the nation.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
In terms of fuel efficiency, the EPA rates the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid at 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The analyst rates Ferrari an outperform, with a $475 target on the stock that would represent 36% upside from the last close.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Phelps rates Sorensen as one of the top two goalkeepers in the state.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has maintained straight As in the past three years of safety grades from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates the performance of medical centers nationwide.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rates
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In its 2023 decision, the Supreme Court said nothing stops schools from considering how applicants’ race speaks to broader qualities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Founded by Vania Leles, Vanleles merges cultural significance and its African roots with modern charms and designs, qualities that also evoke Middleton’s approach to her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Volume ratios in options trading on the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) have been increasingly bullish throughout this month, including on Tuesday — when more than twice as many calls traded as puts, with a heavy bias toward call-buying.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Scored a goal every 148 minutes, one of the best ratios in the league.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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But there may be another lesson from history that deserves attention.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Local officials will continue to argue Sacramento deserves a permanent Major League team on its merits.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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The World Health Organization estimates that in the West Africa outbreak a decade ago, funeral practices may have contributed to 80% of cases in Sierra Leone and 60% of cases in Guinea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Massive changes to Medicaid, the government’s safety-net health program for low-income Americans, passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Rick Adelman, who ranks 10th in NBA history with 1,042 wins, died on Monday.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Quarterback Peter Bourque, who ranks 82nd overall, is the headliner.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Lynn regards his factional triumph as a fait accompli.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Estevao regards himself as much a No 10 as a winger, and perhaps Pedro Neto could be effective more centrally, but Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens look less suitable for such a transition.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Bad teams are given mechanisms to recover, not lectures about bootstraps.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Rates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rates. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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