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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
Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
His regime, which earns among the lowest grades on earth in Freedom House's annual index, has also committed war crimes and crimes against humanity against the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, including their mass deportation from their ancestral homelands in 2023.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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
According to Pro Football Focus, Ngakoue’s stay on New England’s 53-man roster brought a 69.6 grade in terms of run defense and a 40.5 grade in terms of pass rush.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
His regime, which earns among the lowest grades on earth in Freedom House's annual index, has also committed war crimes and crimes against humanity against the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, including their mass deportation from their ancestral homelands in 2023.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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
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The Vikings also finished third in the league in EPA per play and fifth in defensive success rate.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Asian and Black children also saw significantly higher increases in attacks compared with white children’s rates of asthma attacks.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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 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
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Kansas came into Saturday ranked No. 328 in 3-point rate, but that certainly wasn’t the case vs. the Cougars.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
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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While any arrangement — fully remote, hybrid, or full-time on site — can have its drawbacks if not managed well, many studies show that offering flexible work is a key way to attract, engage and retain talent while also preserving institutional knowledge.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
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 30 Jan. 2025.
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