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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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as in hybrid
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Recent Examples of grade
Derek Newton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Mama’s Caribbean Grill was the only restaurant that didn’t receive an A grade, or a score of at least 90%.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Even the ever-optimistic, can-do second-grade teacher Janine Teagues (Brunson) is falling behind on grading.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The median grade – the grade at which an equal number of students scored better and worse – was nearly 99%.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Mama’s Caribbean Grill was the only restaurant that didn’t receive an A grade, or a score of at least 90%.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
School children were once taught impeccable copperplate handwriting and penmanship was something they were graded on.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Even the ever-optimistic, can-do second-grade teacher Janine Teagues (Brunson) is falling behind on grading.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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Hartford, Connecticut, could see 5 to 7 inches of snow and Portland, Maine, could receive up to 8 inches.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The pieces, down to one-quarter inch, were picked from the mangled capsule one by one with tweezers.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ortberg added Boeing has made progress with its supply chain and has returned to an output rate of five 787 jets per month at the end of 2024, despite delays in areas like seats.—
Abhijith Ganapavaram,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some 10 million people in the San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles areas live where ozone levels are far above federal rules, and suffer from higher than average rates of asthma and heart disease.—
Aarian Marshall,
WIRED,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As such, the WHO could respond to Trump and ask what standards would satisfy the president to bring the U.S. back into the fold.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the preview, the pair sit on lawn chairs in what looks like the driveway of a suburban home, and discuss the fact that standards prohibit the depiction of alcohol consumption in a TV commercial, which prompts them to start counting down the seconds until the ad will be over.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The slope from Jigsaw to the field, located at the base of Will Rogers State Park, was a mile long, and each of the 54 horses had to be led individually.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Gem State ranked second overall, behind Kansas.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 15 best Super Bowl halftime shows, ranked Super Bowl LIX airs on Sunday, Feb. 9 on Fox and streams on Fubo and the Fox Sports app.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There is no word on what will happen to Jim Acosta, as Blitzer and Brown’s The Situation Room will take his place in the 10 a.m. ET slot.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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There are moments when Mason’s amusingly stubborn in his immovable stance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Heavy mining equipment like the CAT 972 front loader are undergoing retrofits to transition diesel operation to a hybrid one, featuring an electric motor, two strings of lithium-ion batteries, an inverter, high-voltage components, power electronics and an onboard diesel generator.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Although toners are particularly great for acne-prone skin, there have been a ton of new launches for all types of skin concerns, including hybrid serums that help calm and hydrate.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the world of the film, which was written by Paul Zimmerman, New York has just emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns and Roger has been commissioned by an editor (Lisa Lucas) to write about its new chapter.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the Red Bull sponsorship deal represents a new chapter for Trackhouse Racing and a potentially transformative moment for NASCAR.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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