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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
The Pollux-Mars and Castor-Mars sides of the Triangle measure about 7 degrees in length, while the Pollux-Castor side is about 4.5 degrees long.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Wind chills could reach as low as 10 degrees below zero in parts of the Metroplex, according to the weather service.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2025
Forecasters said wind chills between -30 and -60 degrees would take shape over the northern Great Plains and last for several days.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
January extended a run of extraordinary heat, in which 18 of the last 19 months saw an average global temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times, the E.U.’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin.
—Reuters, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Wind chills could reach as low as 10 degrees below zero in parts of the Metroplex, according to the weather service.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2025
Forecasters said wind chills between -30 and -60 degrees would take shape over the northern Great Plains and last for several days.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
January extended a run of extraordinary heat, in which 18 of the last 19 months saw an average global temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times, the E.U.’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin.
—Reuters, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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Total precipitation from both storms is predicted to top several inches, approaching 8 inches in some lower areas and up to 16 inches in mountain areas, forecasters said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches were expected.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The main level also includes two bedrooms, a laundry space and many windows that provide all-season views of the woodland setting.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local level, according to economists.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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The book opens up with a short chapter on what all the sections mean with some clarifcations on what goes where.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The group planned the ship’s final chapter so that its legacy could continue, albeit in a different setting.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Lutnick, 63, was a key player during Trump's political transition, working to help fill some 4,000 political positions in the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks The deepening feud threatens to undermine Ukraine’s war effort and further weaken its position in the peace talks that have already started between the U.S. and Russia — notably without Kyiv’s involvement.—
Andrew E. Kramer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Jason Kelce is recalling the early stages of his brother Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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As Nature Abhors a Vacuum, So Does Soft Power If the US is not using its soft power effectively on the global stage, one can be assured that other nations, especially China, will be more than willing to step into the void.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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That stretch of victories earned Hooker the No. 14 ranking in the 155-pound division against the No. 5 ranked Edson Barboza in the co-main event of a UFC on FOX card.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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But at that point, very little is gained after sitting through all the anti-climactic hijinks.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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At this point, Pico will not positively impact the PFL.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sharing is caring: The Cougars rank No. 43 in assist rate (58.9).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here’s a look at three other Islanders prospects drawing notice in the college ranks.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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