ranks 1 of 2

verb

Definition of ranksnext
present tense third-person singular of rank
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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ranks

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noun

plural of rank
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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  1. league
  2. classifies
  3. category
  4. group
  5. family
  6. distinguishes
  7. separates
  8. categorizes
Noun
  • The Cavaliers, the lone remaining undefeated team in the league, completely dominated Golden State, who never led in the contest.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Dobbins also spied Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, one of the league’s best passers, a player whose arm needed the assistance of others’ legs to fully succeed.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of league
Verb
  • The Environmental Protection Agency actually classifies capsaicin as a biochemical pesticide and animal repellant.
    Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Furthermore, the company rolled back rules on COVID-19 misinformation and no longer classifies misgendering or deadnaming as hate speech, complicating the enforcement metrics.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • To receive this award, products have to demonstrate best-in-class performance over months of rigorous testing, besting the competition in their respective categories.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Copied Share Ravens' rushing attack unmatched Greg Rosenstein Ravens RB Derrick Henry leads the NFL in several categories through the first half of the season: rushing attempts (168), rushing yards (1,052), rushing TD (11) and total TD (13).
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of category
Noun
  • Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Some groups also observed that the residents were getting a superior reward by using their methods.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of group
Noun
  • These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.
    Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Both have law degrees from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and seasoned careers in family law.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of family
Verb
  • Stover’s dedication to offering an all-encompassing approach to artist management distinguishes MTS from its competitors.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Another factor that distinguishes Artisan from other companies in the crowded market is its ambitious vision—to build a generational company.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • But what really separates the most impactful individuals from the rest is the ability to recognize the things that could wait, but shouldn’t.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Building a lexicon around shame creates an easy dichotomy − one that separates foods, and our desire for them, into good and bad, sinful and pure, moral and amoral.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of separates
Verb
  • The government now categorizes the Gulenists as a terrorist organization, called FETO.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The app provides real-time notifications to keep you aware of your productivity levels and categorizes activities to identify areas for improvement.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of categorizes
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