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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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The Knicks entered Wednesday’s matchup with a second half net rating of plus-10 over the 15 games leading into Wednesday’ matchup against the Thunder.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Williams, who has a background in news and social-media marketing, has worked at Mercor for about six months, watching videos and writing out transcripts of what happens in them, and rating the quality of videos generated by prompts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The big question now is how Tatum will fit back into a Celtics team that’s posted the NBA’s fourth-best record (41-21) and second-best net rating without him this season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The Knicks entered Wednesday’s matchup with a second half net rating of plus-10 over the 15 games leading into Wednesday’ matchup against the Thunder.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Williams, who has a background in news and social-media marketing, has worked at Mercor for about six months, watching videos and writing out transcripts of what happens in them, and rating the quality of videos generated by prompts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Each writer’s personal ranking will appear in parentheses next to their name.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Refund statuses should show up 24 hours after filing online or four weeks after filing a paper return.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors said the house, a 960-square-foot, three-story residence built in 1961, has its own minor celebrity status in the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Many rank-and-file OpenAI employees had signed an open letter last week supporting Anthropic’s refusal to accede to the Pentagon’s demands and opposing its decision to designate Anthropic a supply-chain risk.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The show portrays devious, cocaine-huffing young bankers climbing the ranks of global finance, and Yasmin—or Yas, for short—has cut the least noble path of all.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Daniel has a history degree and a masters in business.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The high temperature on March 1 was the earliest 93-degree day on record, beating the record set in 1972 by four days.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Of course, characters will be put into embarrassing positions, or embarrass themselves, embarrassment being the root of all comedy, or near enough.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Realigning the bones virtually in their correct anatomical positions revealed the upper part of the face for the first time, including the orbital region where Little Foot’s eyes would have been.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ollongren also warned of the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and the war’s adverse effects on human rights in Iran and the broader region.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The situation has become more complex after a major political shift in Tehran.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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