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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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Relevance
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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, 12 May 2026
But the following year, as the pandemic wore on and crime rates ticked up, the politics of criminal justice in the city shifted toward law-and-order anxiety, even as new waves of COVID infection struck the jails.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
But the real signal worth measuring is whether that leads to more time with customers, stronger pipelines, and better win rates.
—Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
The company works with a network of carriers across the country, vetting capacity, managing rates, and helping ensure freight arrives on time and within budget.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Over time, that creates downward pressure on rates while maintaining reliability and resilience.
—Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Compare mortgage rates and lenders online today.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
However, having the right United credit card unlocks complimentary upgrades on award flights for United elites, including (but not limited to) the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) and the United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Across Illinois, rates for all but one of the vaccines rose slightly.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The table below shows how Opta rates the toughness of each team’s fixtures.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 May 2026
We were also impressed by the battery life, which JBL rates at 44 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with ANC off per charge.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
As measured by WalletHub, California ranks 49th out of 50 states in taxpayer return on investment and the Tax Foundation rates the state 48th in tax competitiveness.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race, one of the highest stakes of the 2026 midterms, as a toss-up.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Lastly, Jefferies rates Navios Maritime Partners a buy with a $85 price target.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Medicare rates City Creek’s current staffing levels as average.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Perhaps the off-kilter location for tourists is what helps rates stay on the more approachable side (both for the rooms and for food and beverage).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
But the following year, as the pandemic wore on and crime rates ticked up, the politics of criminal justice in the city shifted toward law-and-order anxiety, even as new waves of COVID infection struck the jails.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
But the real signal worth measuring is whether that leads to more time with customers, stronger pipelines, and better win rates.
—Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
The company works with a network of carriers across the country, vetting capacity, managing rates, and helping ensure freight arrives on time and within budget.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Over time, that creates downward pressure on rates while maintaining reliability and resilience.
—Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Compare mortgage rates and lenders online today.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
However, having the right United credit card unlocks complimentary upgrades on award flights for United elites, including (but not limited to) the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) and the United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Across Illinois, rates for all but one of the vaccines rose slightly.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Verb
NewsGuard, a platform that rates the credibility of online information sources, and YouGov surveyed 1,000 American adults between April 28 and May 4.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The table below shows how Opta rates the toughness of each team’s fixtures.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 May 2026
We were also impressed by the battery life, which JBL rates at 44 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with ANC off per charge.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
As measured by WalletHub, California ranks 49th out of 50 states in taxpayer return on investment and the Tax Foundation rates the state 48th in tax competitiveness.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race, one of the highest stakes of the 2026 midterms, as a toss-up.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Lastly, Jefferies rates Navios Maritime Partners a buy with a $85 price target.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Medicare rates City Creek’s current staffing levels as average.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rates
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These are the same issues being raised across rural Texas as the state’s business-friendly environment and lack of regulations — the same qualities that attract many to country life — fuel an expansion of server farms from the Panhandle to the Valley.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Furthermore, Scotto highlighted that global tailwinds, including rising Permian gas-oil ratios, known as GORs, in Texas and Middle East supply disruptions, are expected to benefit EPD's diverse and integrated asset base.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Their medical loss ratios, also called benefit expense or medical care ratios, have been around 90% or higher in most cases.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
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“Rates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rates. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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