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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
Kc Baker, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
And in eighth grade, a mere 31 percent were deemed proficient.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Education officials would be charged with developing the new grading benchmarks by the end of 2025 with grades assigned to public and state-accredited private schools in 2026.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ma had been a fifth and sixth grade teacher in the National School District since 2013, the Union-Tribune reports.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
And in eighth grade, a mere 31 percent were deemed proficient.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
How video is restored today Bringing old video back to life involves several processes, including upscaling, color correction and grading, frame interpolation, damage repair, and audio restoration.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Education officials would be charged with developing the new grading benchmarks by the end of 2025 with grades assigned to public and state-accredited private schools in 2026.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches were expected.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Total precipitation from both storms is predicted to top several inches, approaching 8 inches in some lower areas and up to 16 inches in mountain areas, forecasters said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Relatively high mortgage rates have been hurting the housing market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Government forecasters predict an anemic 0.3 percent growth rate this year.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Apple has already discontinued the current SE and iPhone 14 in the European Union as the products do not conform with local laws requiring USB Type-C charging standard.—
Akash Sriram,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Under the order, the White House Office of Management and Budget would set performance standards and management objectives for the heads of independent agencies.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over 500 athletes from 23 nations convened to go for the gold on the court, ice and slopes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Up to 5 feet of snow would be possible for the west slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County-Lassen Park, California, the NWS said.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ben Hess and Bryce Cunningham, the Yankees’ first two picks of the 2024 draft, rank ahead of Hampton.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Maryland ranks last nationally in hospital offloads.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The wet weather will remain in the area Wednesday when there is a 90% chance of precipitation but a high near 64.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The lesson: Always read the ingredient list, especially as some sunscreens are hybrid formulas and contain physical and chemical UV filters.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2025
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On its quest to do just that, the Dutch yard has come out with a slew of hybrid stunners.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The book opens up with a short chapter on what all the sections mean with some clarifcations on what goes where.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The group planned the ship’s final chapter so that its legacy could continue, albeit in a different setting.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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