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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
Marc Raimondi
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Not to mention, the $69 Possession sandals have earned hundreds of ratings on the Melissa site, racking up an average 4.8-star rating.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
However, metrics are soaring across the league, with TV ratings, merchandise sales, attendance and revenue all on a meteoric rise.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
With Clark now coming back, ratings should increase heavily across the WNBA this weekend.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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The show drew thirty-three million viewers for a rating of 15.2, according to Nielsen.
—Marc Raimondi
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Not to mention, the $69 Possession sandals have earned hundreds of ratings on the Melissa site, racking up an average 4.8-star rating.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
However, metrics are soaring across the league, with TV ratings, merchandise sales, attendance and revenue all on a meteoric rise.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
With Clark now coming back, ratings should increase heavily across the WNBA this weekend.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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Will that be the next level for the talented designer?—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Michigan’s class began the day at No. 39 in the composite rankings but has started to pick up steam, particularly on the defensive line.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Here is what is new at the 2025 BMW Championship: Because only the top 50 golfers in the FedEx Cup rankings will participate in the championship, there is no cut, which ensures that the entire field – barring a withdrawal – will stick around until Sunday’s final round.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Investments made today in rooting out bad actors and questionable business practices will always pay dividends for big companies – regardless of the status of any single regulatory proposal.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Cal Fire status update Situation Summary Crews continue to strengthen containment lines and monitor for any remaining hotspots.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Being picked to join the ranks of her dad's alma mater (Bob even appeared on a 1978 episode) was a dream come true, which made being fired from the show her worst nightmare.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The number of deaths is in keeping with Arkansas' rank among fire deaths nationally.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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Philadelphia reached 101 degrees Fahrenheit last Tuesday, surpassing a record more than a century old and marking its first 100-degree reading since July 2012, according to AccuWeather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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However, when Mi-ji accidentally finds it, the two discuss not getting married until after Mi-ji finishes her graduate degree and gets her first paycheck.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
30 June 2025
Noun
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That’s why the position of president of the KVIFF will not be filled and remains in memoriam to him.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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At this stage in their careers, Monk is the younger and more dynamic player, but Schroder is a better defender and would fill Sacramento’s need at the point guard position while alleviating the logjam at shooting guard.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Furthermore, in other situations, planting one that’s too large might be of concern as well, especially if the surrounding area is better suited for bedding cover, staging areas, water sources, etc.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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