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as in quality
degree of excellence
not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the exchange rate was 10 pesos to the dollar when we visited Mexico
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment
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as in to rank
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings
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Recent Examples of rate
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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
New Atlas, 12 July 2025
He wasn’t rated by online recruiting services coming out of high school and initially went to Southern Illinois, playing in four games for the Salukis in 2019.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Noun
In 2026, growth remains depressed at 1.5 per cent, and the unemployment rate edges up to 4.6 per cent.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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
Verb
As such, the in-house motor is rated for 250 watts of continuous power delivery for pedal-assist to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) but is capable enough to produce up to 100 Nm (73.75 lb.ft) of torque.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
He wasn’t rated by online recruiting services coming out of high school and initially went to Southern Illinois, playing in four games for the Salukis in 2019.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rate
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These could be changed, but importers in any nation still could choose where to buy based on quality and cost rather than differing tariff rates charged by their own country.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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These digital employees are property—tools operated by or on behalf of the business entity that deploys them—and the legal and economic relationships around output quality, liability and so on are all assigned to the company.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Instead, use a solution with a ratio of one-part vinegar to four-parts water.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Still, the popular musical was at a healthy attendance/capacity ratio of 96% last week, though average ticket price was off more than $20 to $96.02.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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“Rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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