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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
Connor Greene, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
With an average rating of a 3, these graham crackers ranked near the middle of the pack.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 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
Advertisement Polls showed Jerí’s approval falling 10 points from his prior 51% rating since the scandal.
—Connor Greene, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
With an average rating of a 3, these graham crackers ranked near the middle of the pack.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 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
Noun
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The two Cabo Blanco rooms on the upper level are accessed by a flatter path, and ideal for anyone who wants less of a journey getting back to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Given the snowy conditions and fatigue levels, these are nervous moments for the athletes, with mere seconds separating winning from losing.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Money is also a metric that is used as a measure of success and the ranking of a university – meaning, getting more money can lead to a higher ranking.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Horned Frogs have a higher NET ranking, but the Hawkeyes have six Quad 1 wins compared to four for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is especially relevant for physically active individuals, older adults, and those recovering from illness or injury—protein needs vary based on many variables, including age, activity level, body composition, health status, and fitness goals.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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May can bring media status, focused ambition, a clear path ahead and plenty of support.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, some rank-and-file Democrats are still floating the idea of funding everything except ICE and Customs and Border Protection, arguing those agencies are already funded and should be isolated from other key government functions.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres lasted only a few months in the rebel ranks.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to linger Friday morning, dropping as low as 20 degrees.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Extrapolating the data indicated the glass books would remain stable at 290 degrees C for more than 10,000 years—and even longer at room temperature.—
Damien Pine,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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Controversy over ideology Vergara’s Conservative Party maintains many positions that are more aligned with the American right than with Colombia’s left-wing government led by President Gustavo Petro and has often expressed support for the Republican Party in the US.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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This is because the Moon needs to be in the correct orbital position with respect to Earth-Moon geometry.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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People close to the situation also told Semafor that the publication has been slightly disappointed with its failure to book more world leaders.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some of them posted on social media to complain about the situation.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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