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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
Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Of the 39 analysts covering the stock, 24 have a hold rating on shares, while just 12 have a buy or strong buy rating on it, according to LSEG.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
As the first person to complete it, Herson was charged with rating it on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), the grading system for rock climbing routes.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Since the All-Star break, they are tied with San Antonio with the league’s third-best defensive rating, behind only Oklahoma City and Atlanta.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Of the 39 analysts covering the stock, 24 have a hold rating on shares, while just 12 have a buy or strong buy rating on it, according to LSEG.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
But users have been reporting bugs and security concerns, rating the app poorly and sharing online memes about pressure to use it.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
As the first person to complete it, Herson was charged with rating it on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), the grading system for rock climbing routes.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident reportedly involved a magnesium fire — an intense and highly dangerous blaze that cannot be extinguished with water — that stemmed from an apparent malfunction in oxygen sensor equipment, allowing oxygen levels to rise.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This year, the county’s overall quality of life ranking dropped to the lowest point in one survey’s 11-year history.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Clogs are no longer in their comeback era, but planted firmly as staple status.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures will slowly climb from near 40 degrees at the start line in Hopkinton to the mid-to-upper 40s by early to mid-afternoon in Boston.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Barnes temporarily left Steubenville to pursue a graduate degree in theology in England.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The team was 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position before Caballero’s eighth-inning double.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to Tom’s brother Lee, Cole just wanted the situation over.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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