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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
Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 Aug. 2025
California is Trump's seventh worst rating among the states, according to Morning Consult.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Starbucks gained nearly 2% on Tuesday after Baird upgraded the Club stock to an outperform buy rating from neutral.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
The Veno Pro is a full lock assembly that uses a black zinc alloy enclosure with an IP65 weatherproof rating.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
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As always, check reviews and ratings before purchase!
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 Aug. 2025
California is Trump's seventh worst rating among the states, according to Morning Consult.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Starbucks gained nearly 2% on Tuesday after Baird upgraded the Club stock to an outperform buy rating from neutral.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
The Veno Pro is a full lock assembly that uses a black zinc alloy enclosure with an IP65 weatherproof rating.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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His father, a striker at amateur level, had designs on not-so-little Jair following in his footsteps.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both also moved up in the rankings ahead of the U.S. Open.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As Shelton raised the champion trophy, he was set to move to No. 6 in the ATP rankings and No. 4 in the ATP Race to Turin.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Channeling the status of a luxury tennis bracelet, this 14K white gold pair of hoop earrings from Blue Nile features diamonds in a bezel setting — the perfect mix of classic and on-trend.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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On that team, Smith contributed to research pertaining to improving the economic status of women and helped curate the Employer Toolkit on Gender Equity.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And so, a Kennedy joined the ranks of the leaders of Vogue, People and Time, starting George with the company Hachette Filipacchi, home of Elle and Woman’s Day.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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But making the contestants decide who among their ranks should be eliminated?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is a degree of global benefit worth striving for at the highest levels of the governments who control the most weapons.—
Charles Oppenheimer,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Rain chances are 60% The high today will be 92 degrees and the low will be 77 degrees.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Boone’s squad is still fortunate enough to be in playoff position, as the Yankees are in possession of the third and final Wild Card spot.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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On a side note, Sey is the founder of XX-XY Athletics, whose mission is to protect women’s and girl’s sports from the inclusion of transgender athletes, a position with which 80% of Americans agree, though no other athletic brand has publicly taken a position on the controversial issue.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The contents are not intended to be advice tailored to any particular person or situation.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But Judge Kaplan wasn’t convinced the situation wouldn’t deteriorate again.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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