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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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Astley describes the result as a mattress that’s slightly on the softer side but very comfortable, rating it an impressive 10/10 in terms of comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Key achievements from the past year discussed in the report include Standard Textile France earning a Platinum EcoVadis rating, which places it in the top tier of sustainable performers globally.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Unlike Siskel, Ebert, and Maltin, some critics have devoted their careers to rating bad movies.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Astley describes the result as a mattress that’s slightly on the softer side but very comfortable, rating it an impressive 10/10 in terms of comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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The two measures in tandem will fund the district’s operating budget at a higher level without an additional burden to taxpayers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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FishBooker searched throughout the nation for the best lakes for anglers and came up with this ranking that includes waters in Colorado and the beautiful environment of Idaho.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Our writers make their picks Shortly before FIFA issued their new rankings, Nick Miller and Tim Spiers put themselves in harm’s way by ranking all 48 World Cup teams for us (this caused hell in the comments – feel free to shout at them, too).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The status of the plane's other crew member was unclear.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The statement said that per the state Government Data Practices Act, the existence and status of the complaints are public, but complainants’ names, the nature of the complaints and other related information are not.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins, a KCFD spokesman, confirmed that Santa Maria is an employee who holds the rank of firefighter but said the department can’t comment on legal or personnel matters.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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As with the hiring of Bill Belichick — OK, maybe not the best example — the Tar Heels have turned to the pro ranks to try to fix a program that isn’t getting enough done on the collegiate level.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Others were forced to choose between food, medicine and warmth, with some turning their thermostats down to 60 degrees and bundling up or coming out of retirement to take part-time jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five candidates filed for nine Legislature positions, including 17 Democrats and eight Republicans.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war, but the situation could get even worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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NDiaye’s commitment to these situations is unwavering.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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