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ratings

noun

plural of rating
as in levels

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Recent Examples of ratings Out of 63 total ratings, 80 percent of shoppers have given it a perfect five-star rating. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 The Leapfrog Group released its semiannual hospital safety ratings and UConn Health for the 11th straight time received the group’s top, five-star rating. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratings
  1. levels
  2. ranks
  3. rankings
  4. degrees
  5. stations
  6. situations
  7. positions
Noun
  • Alcohol can also affect hormone levels, including estrogen, which can lead to breast cancer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.
    — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Having another Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks, the first since Messi left for Inter Miami, helped the French side add another layer of prestige in a calendar year that changed everything at the Parc des Princes.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.
    — Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of rankings
Noun
  • High temperatures will consistently reach the low to mid-90s each afternoon, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees.
    — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Even Fresno will only peak in the mid-80s Sunday, a dramatic departure from 105 degrees on Thursday.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of degrees
Noun
  • Scripps’ local stations in Detroit and Las Vegas will also broadcast games for two of the league’s expansion franchises, according to the release.
    — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernandez gamely hosted the evening, with attendees walking across the Center to David Geffen Hall for an afterparty that included Katz’s Deli carving stations and elaborate sushi setups.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stations
Noun
  • Historically, that’s something that Salt Lake in particular has been good at showcasing given the intense situations that have bonded a group that, save for the felon, have almost all been on this ride since the beginning.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But in many of those situations Achane was sharing the backfield with another tailback [mostly Raheem Mostert] or two, and was still involved in the passing game, catching passes out the backfield.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of situations
Noun
  • This pass map shows the dangerous positions Rashford has put Shaw into with the ball (yellow arrows) — three are in the box and two are on the edge of it.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some maintain that women are just too emotional to be in positions of authority.
    — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of positions

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“Ratings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratings. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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