ranks 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of rank

ranks

2 of 2

noun

plural of rank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
Noun
  • Hendrickson is also going into the final year of his contract after leading the league with 17 1/2 sacks last season.
    Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Bronny is no stranger to scrutiny from NBA fans who say he was only drafted into the league — and by his father's team — because of LeBron's legacy.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • And for anyone who didn't fit in that category, Thursday's performance was a stirring reminder of just how rich and singular the band's catalog really is.
    Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The category is projected to generate $2 billion in sales by 2029, according to Coca-Cola’s research.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In response to this incident, officials at the Maine DMR worked closely with other groups to expand the study of white sharks and their behavior in Maine’s coastal waters.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Without the government aid that Tarrant Area Food Bank relied on to purchase fresh goods from local farmers, donations and support from the community will make up nearly all of the group’s food purchasing budget.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Highlights include kids programs, photos with the Easter bunny and family photo station.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
  • That’s due in large part to my faith, my friends, my family, my work.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranks. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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