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as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done
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as in levels
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 degrees
This piece of tech reduces the sniper’s signature by muffling or diverting the sound (some can divert them 90 degrees away from the barrel) and also reduces muzzle flash.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The lifting mechanism can also swivel 180 degrees to accommodate the split-level decks and place passengers nearer their destination.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This summer, parts of the continent experienced a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures climbing up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal from mid-July.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Temperatures will be in the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Their monthly forecast predicts Louisville will have Halloween temperatures with highs of 64 degrees and lows closer to 44 degrees.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
In March 2022, temperatures in some parts of the continent reached up to 70 degrees above normal, the most extreme temperature departures ever recorded in this part of the planet.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Capable of going from 39 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit—the tub is also loaded with features to enhance the user experience.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The lifting mechanism can also swivel 180 degrees to accommodate the split-level decks and place passengers nearer their destination.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This summer, parts of the continent experienced a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures climbing up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal from mid-July.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Temperatures will be in the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Their monthly forecast predicts Louisville will have Halloween temperatures with highs of 64 degrees and lows closer to 44 degrees.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
In March 2022, temperatures in some parts of the continent reached up to 70 degrees above normal, the most extreme temperature departures ever recorded in this part of the planet.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Capable of going from 39 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit—the tub is also loaded with features to enhance the user experience.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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