1
as in is
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
my favorite pitcher ranks first in the league for number of consecutive outs
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2
as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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as in league
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Noun
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The move was in violation of an agreement between the NFL and all performers to negatively impact the league’s image or the viewing experience, leading to the NFL filing a lawsuit against M.I.A. shortly after.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Jan. 2025 -
And anybody who follows the league knows that defensive coordinators like Steve Spagnuolo and Vic Fangio come across as the top sergeants of the league.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Kitchens explained that at times this has been a way for brands to unlock a new category.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Across the board, those schools have the most NIL money, with the SEC No. 1 in that category.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Andy Parsons, senior director of the Content Authenticity Initiative at Adobe, told Collins earlier this month that ubiquitous adoption depends on Apple joining the group, since the company controls so many devices and the Safari browser.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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National headlines spotlighted the bipartisan group dubbed the Sister Senators.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The actress is a noted fan of cushiony kicks for family walks, trips to Japan, movie premieres, and fitness sessions and is often spotted wearing the Brooks brand, particularly the Glycerin 21 running shoes.—
Miles Walls,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Her name was not immediately disclosed as cops tracked down family members.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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