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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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
These are passer ratings per se and do not include a QB’s running stats.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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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Wells Fargo’s rating for Johnson & Johnson falls in line with the majority of the Street’s calls on the stock.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
These are passer ratings per se and do not include a QB’s running stats.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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By the time the five members of Tomorrow X Together (TXT for short) appear, not from the stage but through the pit doors, weaving past the barricades and into the sea of fans, the noise has swelled to seismic levels.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last year’s ranking provided important insights into 2,400 hospitals in 30 countries, including Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kenya and Panama, with similar attractions as those higher on the list, tied for ninth to make the complete top 10 ranking.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, the stadium had by then become synonymous with big football occasions — a status that was only strengthened by three European Cup finals being staged between 1963 and 1971.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jets, Patriots, Vikings Pittsburgh’s pass defense has been a weakness this season (the Steelers rank 25th in success rate against the pass), but the team has a couple of get-right games looming.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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With agency closures stretching to a week, Democrats anticipate that the GOP rank-and-file will become more willing to negotiate an extension of expiring ACA subsidies that would help end the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Temperature data collected by the National Weather Service in Louisville from 1991-2020 show Louisville's average high temperature in October is about 70 degrees, while lows are typically in the low 50s.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company is establishing the Accessibility Council and creating new roles, including outreach positions that will collaborate with communities who advocate for disability inclusion.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The situation should remind us of dozens of economic bubbles from the past, ranging from 17th Century Dutch tulips to credit default swaps in 2008.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question Falvey is in an increasingly difficult situation due to the Pohlads’ unwillingness to invest in the roster he’s tasked with building.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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