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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
ABC News, 3 June 2026
One difference is that the lower-end chip has a maximum power rating of 55 watts, while the higher-end one has an 80-watt rating.
—Michael J. Miller, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Eco effort The property has earned a 5 Green Key rating and 4 Green Key Meetings rating from Green Key Global, a hotel and lodging sustainability certification program that evaluates energy and water use, waste management, and greenhouse gas emissions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
For example, a battery with 10,000 milliampere hour rating is equal to 10 ampere hours.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
One difference is that the lower-end chip has a maximum power rating of 55 watts, while the higher-end one has an 80-watt rating.
—Michael J. Miller, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Verb
In Friday’s Club Sportico column, four reporters watched all 32 videos from this year’s drop, rating each from 0-10.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Eco effort The property has earned a 5 Green Key rating and 4 Green Key Meetings rating from Green Key Global, a hotel and lodging sustainability certification program that evaluates energy and water use, waste management, and greenhouse gas emissions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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As for levels, experts are watching the mid-$60,000 range for initial action, if bitcoin breaks that support it could see a much sharper fall.—
Joanna Ossinger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Kevin Adelante Fund that provides tuition assistance to deserving students whose families otherwise could not afford enrollment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The definitive edition arrived last year via Third Man, steadfast champions of deserving Detroit obscurities.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Many have done poorly at estimating the gap between a car that gives impressive drives and one ready to be a robotaxi.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Nonetheless, some banks remain bullish on the two firms’ prospects, with Nomura estimating SK Hynix stock to hit 4 million won and Samsung Electronics to reach 590,000 won over the next 12 months.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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With their power ranking for the playoffs and their youth, the Diablos carried the profile of an underdog.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Justice Department lawyers asked Eaton to allow one or two of Scott’s deputies to appear in his place, arguing that as a high-ranking presidential appointee, the CBP chief could not be compelled to testify in court.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 14 states are considering legislation that would pause or ban new data centers.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Publicly, Ingoglia has become known for barnstorming the state to hold choreographed press conferences scolding cities and counties for wasteful spending.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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At its height nearly 20 years ago, India’s leader described the Maoists as the country’s biggest internal security threat, a blight on its status as the world’s largest democracy and its aspirations of becoming a global power.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The May 22 event at a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Joliet was advertised on the post’s Facebook page with a digital flyer that asked for a $100 minimum contribution and offered VIP status, including a chance to win a set of golf clubs, for a $500 contribution.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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