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as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?
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as in estimating
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 ranking
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 considering
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 scolding
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 rating
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite those adjustments, Wells Fargo reiterated its buy-equivalent rating on the stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
The business went viral when influential TikTok food critic Keith Lee stopped by, rating his order a perfect 10 out of 10 — twice.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Entering Wednesday’s game between the Magic and Cavaliers on ESPN, Orlando owned the top defensive rating in the league since the NBA All-Star break.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite those adjustments, Wells Fargo reiterated its buy-equivalent rating on the stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Subsequent historian revisions of Eisenhower’s presidency have moved him up over the decades, with the most recent one in 2022 rating him as high as the 5th best president.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
The business went viral when influential TikTok food critic Keith Lee stopped by, rating his order a perfect 10 out of 10 — twice.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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But change at a deeper level takes time and resources that the government may not always have.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The denial, if not overturned at the county level, means the school will have to shut down at the end of the school year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Experts say the ranking is driven by spikes in grass and weed pollen, along with longer pollen seasons.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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As of Friday, Texas has a WAB ranking of 46, one spot ahead of Oklahoma.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The institution weaponized its own status.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Chernyshov traveled with the Sharks to Ottawa late Saturday night, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Senators is unclear.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The appointment represented a closing of ranks among Iran’s leadership even as the war on the Islamic Republic continues into its second week.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Southern California continues to sizzle under a heat advisory on Friday, as temperatures across the region remain a toasty 15 to 25 degrees above normal, with no meaningful relief in sight.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for much of LA and Ventura Counties, with temperatures expected to reach about 85 degrees along the coast this Friday.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rapid charging capability positions the Ti3 as part of BYD’s broader effort to make EVs more convenient for everyday use.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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White officials used their positions atop the local commissions that oversaw federal agricultural programs to drive Black landowners into so much debt that most of them had to sell off their land.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to address the situation during a Downing Street press conference on Monday.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento improved to 4-9 in back-to-back situations 24 hours after beating the Los Angeles Clippers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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