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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
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
During the 1995–1996 shutdown, President Bill Clinton’s Gallup rating dropped from around 51 percent to the low 40s before rebounding once the standoff ended.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Standard & Poor’s, one of three American credit rating agencies active in rating government bonds, just upgraded Kenya’s long-term government bond rating, from B- to B on August 22, 2025, after downgrading it from B to B- on August 23, 2024.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Playtex Wireless 18-Hour Bra More than 19,700 shoppers have given this Playtex bra a perfect rating.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
During the 1995–1996 shutdown, President Bill Clinton’s Gallup rating dropped from around 51 percent to the low 40s before rebounding once the standoff ended.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Throughout the program, Lafayette’s field training officers complete daily observation reports on trainees, rating them on a scale of one to five in various categories.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Standard & Poor’s, one of three American credit rating agencies active in rating government bonds, just upgraded Kenya’s long-term government bond rating, from B- to B on August 22, 2025, after downgrading it from B to B- on August 23, 2024.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Category 5 is the highest ranking on the hurricane center's Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, reserved for hurricanes with winds of 157 mph or greater.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Miami Hurricanes’ 26-20 overtime loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday unsurprisingly resulted in a massive drop in their ranking in the AP top 25 poll.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her win extends Democratic control of the governor’s mansion to a third consecutive term and cements her status as one of the party’s rising national figures.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The scant Republican opposition to his unbridled use of executive power is aired by rank-and-file members, not leaders.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cheney rose in the ranks of the administration and, after departing in 1973 and spending a year in the private sector, returned to the White House after Nixon’s resignation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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This was something that communism corrected to a certain degree, but not really.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Regulatory filings from Monday reveal that Michael Burry, the esteemed short seller known for his big bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2008, has taken out a short position in both Palantir and Nvidia.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This year, the actor Jonathan Bailey was named to the honorary unpaid position.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Morant situation unfolded after the team's 117-112 loss to the Lakers, during which some perceived that the Grizzlies star displayed a lack of effort.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade himself before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to X to share their thoughts on the situation.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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