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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Recent Examples of degree
More chances for rain come to Kansas City Friday night after a hot and humid day, with heat index values forecast near 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Current conditions at Midway Airport is overcast at 75 degrees.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The second option, available to returning students, is to finish their degrees at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
However, when Mi-ji accidentally finds it, the two discuss not getting married until after Mi-ji finishes her graduate degree and gets her first paycheck.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Current conditions at Midway Airport is overcast at 75 degrees.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The second option, available to returning students, is to finish their degrees at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
However, when Mi-ji accidentally finds it, the two discuss not getting married until after Mi-ji finishes her graduate degree and gets her first paycheck.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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The storms could cause hail up to 2 inches in diameter.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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Pour oil into a deep skillet or large Dutch oven to a depth of at least 3 inches; heat oil to 350°F.—
Jessica B. Harris,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Ford will also add the off-road trim level, Explorer Tremor, to that SUV lineup.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Williams showed up looking to lower the stress level in her home.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Their chief focus is publishing a catalogue that will document their work, with each exhibition occupying space as a chapter.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Former President Joe Biden's time in office was a rare chapter in modern American politics, serving one term sandwiched between two led by President Donald Trump.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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In the past decade, Smith has held several leadership positions in the department, including in human resources, recruitment, emergency communications and dispatch.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
13 July 2025
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That position marks the title’s all-time high on the list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This dormant stage creates an information vacuum where uncertainty breeds anxiety, productivity plummets and talent begins eyeing the exits.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Christmas also works for The Menopause Society — a national organization that provides training for doctors on how to treat women at this stage of life.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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England currently stands at No. 5 in the FIFA world rankings after reaching as high as No. 2 last year.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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To keep squirrels from taking over, try spicy seed mixes or placing feeders at least 10 feet from any launch point.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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At this point, again, Gladys has been burned by Billy Carlton.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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But Hamas has recruited new fighters as well, a senior Israeli military official said earlier this year, replenishing their ranks.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Jackson is another Central Florida DB who has quietly joined the ranks of the elite defenders.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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