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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
Frank Langfitt, NPR, 12 June 2025
The system easily outperforms private hospitals in cleanliness, communication, and patient satisfaction; last spring, its outpatient clinics had a ninety-two-per-cent trust rating.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
The team had its highest net rating with KAT on the floor and Brunson off, and its lowest defensive net rating with both stars present on the court.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
However, his conversations with Holt on the anchor role have focused less on ratings and more on their personal lives.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Noun
People in 15 of 24 countries downgraded their ratings of the U.S., according to the survey of more than 28,000.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 12 June 2025
The system easily outperforms private hospitals in cleanliness, communication, and patient satisfaction; last spring, its outpatient clinics had a ninety-two-per-cent trust rating.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
The team had its highest net rating with KAT on the floor and Brunson off, and its lowest defensive net rating with both stars present on the court.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
However, his conversations with Holt on the anchor role have focused less on ratings and more on their personal lives.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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The next election, at every level, will help decide whether our schools remain sanctuaries of learning or become battlegrounds for political theater.—
Alberto M. Carvalho,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Their litany of injuries on the pitching side, particularly to the starting rotation, has mushroomed to cartoonish levels.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The set reappears highest on the Official Albums Streaming ranking, coming in at No. 79.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In June 2022, Lame dethroned Charli D’Amelio atop the TikTok rankings and has held the spot ever since.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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And now, as Indiana prepares for the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, with Clark and White’s statuses both uncertain, the task will remain the same.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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While Chairman Gu, Chairman Lee, Cha Yeong-do, Gu Jun-mo, and Lee Geum-son fight for control of the criminal organizations, Gi-jun cuts a relentless, ruthless path through their ranks.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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What was once considered a fringe sector defined by volatility and skepticism is now producing companies that are not only IPO-ready, but in some cases are joining the ranks of the S&P 500.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Workers with a college degree still fare better on the job hunt than those without one, but the lack of movement for those that are currently employed are making backfill positions more and more limited.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro is a writer and content strategist with a master’s degree in journalism and nearly a decade of experience in health, wellness, and science storytelling.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Its largest position, G Mining Ventures Inc., a Canadian firm that explores for precious metals, has nearly doubled year to date.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The adults-only Lake Austin Spa Resort takes full advantage of its position on the water reservoir, created by a dam on the Colorado River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The footage reveals production members scrambling to evacuate and control the flooding situation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’ ASK IRA: Is a Heat waiting game with Herro, Jovic extensions the prudent approach?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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