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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
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Track your stats, build daily streaks, and measure your sharp eye with win rates and total games played.
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
With psychiatric help-seeking rates below 7%, a clear gap persists between available support and actual uptake.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Finally, intermodal contract rates follow with a six-to-12-month lag.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Because of this model, any profits a credit union earns are returned to its members in the form of lower fees and higher rates.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
The new royalty rates were originally supposed to take effect in January, but Access pushed the start date to July 1.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Some officials, such as Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, have said there may not be a case to lower rates at all this year.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The year began with high rates in citizenship applications submitted.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
BofA rates Alibaba a buy, with a price target of $172, for upside of 19% from Thursday's close.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Medicare rates City Creek's current staffing levels as average.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates the 2026 Michigan Senate race as one of just four toss-ups among the 35 upper-chamber seats up for grabs in November.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the races as leaning Democrat, shifting its rating from a toss-up in April.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That includes safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren of Toledo, whom NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah rates as the 16th-best prospect in the draft, and San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson, whom Jeremiah ranks 40th.
—Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
That includes safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren of Toledo, whom NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah rates as the 16th-best prospect in the draft, and San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson, whom Jeremiah ranks 40th.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Track your stats, build daily streaks, and measure your sharp eye with win rates and total games played.
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
With psychiatric help-seeking rates below 7%, a clear gap persists between available support and actual uptake.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Finally, intermodal contract rates follow with a six-to-12-month lag.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Because of this model, any profits a credit union earns are returned to its members in the form of lower fees and higher rates.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
The new royalty rates were originally supposed to take effect in January, but Access pushed the start date to July 1.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Some officials, such as Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, have said there may not be a case to lower rates at all this year.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The year began with high rates in citizenship applications submitted.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
That’s according to The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, a website that rates global hospitality establishments where coffee lovers can find better brew.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
BofA rates Alibaba a buy, with a price target of $172, for upside of 19% from Thursday's close.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Medicare rates City Creek's current staffing levels as average.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates the 2026 Michigan Senate race as one of just four toss-ups among the 35 upper-chamber seats up for grabs in November.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
The Cook Political Report rates the races as leaning Democrat, shifting its rating from a toss-up in April.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That includes safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren of Toledo, whom NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah rates as the 16th-best prospect in the draft, and San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson, whom Jeremiah ranks 40th.
—Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
That includes safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren of Toledo, whom NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah rates as the 16th-best prospect in the draft, and San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson, whom Jeremiah ranks 40th.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rates
Noun
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These queries could be related to Levi’s Red Tab loyalty program, processing returns, or even the qualities of selvedge denim; the tool’s knowledge is vast and its applications innumerable, the brand said upon launch.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rancho Alamitos’ softball team combined all those qualities Wednesday to beat a prolific strikeout pitcher and take sole possession of first place in the Grove League.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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For everything else, most jobs require a diluted solution, so check the label for the best ratios.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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For years this was known as the 'Korea discount', which kept stocks trading at lower price-to-earnings ratios than global peers.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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