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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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Recent Examples of grade
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
This bell-to-bell policy will impact almost 2.5 million students in grades K-12.
—Margaret Murray, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The panel uses a highly transparent and rigorous framework, grading recommendations on an A to D scale.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Those entering grades six to 12 can explore local lakes via kayak and hone their fishing skills under the guidance of professional kayak fishing instructors from Chi-Yak Adventures during the upcoming Youth Kayak Fishing Experience sessions organized by the Kane County Forest Preserve District.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
This bell-to-bell policy will impact almost 2.5 million students in grades K-12.
—Margaret Murray, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
Adjective
The change will not affect how elementary or middle schools are graded next year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The panel uses a highly transparent and rigorous framework, grading recommendations on an A to D scale.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
Noun
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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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Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Truth Social over the weekend.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Likewise, the rates of depression, anxiety, obesity, and sleep apnea increased, as did rates of autism, developmental delays, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Santa Cruz, for example, has a standard that developers can’t use vinyl windows.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Flickering habitability The landscape turned arid, judging by Earth’s standards, roughly 3.5 billion years ago.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The beach is wide enough to feel spacious even during high season, with volleyball courts, picnic areas, and a gentle slope into calm, swimmable waters.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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What to Do on Bear Lake Merely looking at the water is only one way to enjoy majestic Bear Lake; it’s also known for incredible swimming, with several areas featuring a gradual slope that allows visitors to enter the water easily.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This one ranked among his best with eight strikeouts, matching his career high while lowering his ERA to 2.31.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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LendingTree, the personal finance site, ranked the 100 largest metropolitan areas on five metrics of financial health, focusing on the ideal of living within one's means.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Verb
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But people seem to like it, though there are barely even enough critic or audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes to make heads or tails of its quality.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While the Fourth of July is arguably the biggest cookout day of the year, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy spending time outside this summer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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One notable aspect of his approach is his hybrid technique: his ARTAS robot speedily harvests follicles, and Dr. Park personally fine-tunes the placement by hand, like watching a master jeweler set stones under a microscope.—
Nia Bowers,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, CalCareers said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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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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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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