ranks 1 of 2

verb

Definition of ranksnext
present tense third-person singular of rank
1
as in is
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes my favorite pitcher ranks first in the league for number of consecutive outs

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Relevance
2
as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type most critics would rank him among our best actors

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ranks

2 of 2

noun

plural of rank
as in league
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
  1. league
  2. classifies
  3. category
  4. relegates
  5. group
  6. family
  7. distinguishes
  8. separates
Noun
  • Schröder was one of the 20 lowest-pace guards in the league so far this season, while Simmons is one of the ten highest-paced.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Kessler would have provided defense, and with Davis by his side, the Lakers would have had two of the top shot-blocking centers in the league.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of league
Verb
  • This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • Surveying 455 adults, with a margin of error of +/- 4.6 percentage points, the poll only divided the age category into under and over 45 years old.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The shortlist is created from all eligible submissions, with each category narrowed down to 10-15 movies before the final nominations are announced in January.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of category
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
Definition of relegates
Noun
  • Wilken cannot create such an entity, which under labor law requires (among other things) a group of employees who successfully petition the NLRB or a state labor board for recognition as a bargaining unit and accompanying votes.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The character is one of the powerful Aes Sedai – a group of women with the ability to channel the One Power who are part of an elite sisterhood.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of group
Noun
  • Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Atkins was listed as a director at three different offshore entities either owned or affiliated with the Humphreys family.
    Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of family
Verb
  • This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • The tsunami hazard area in Manhattan Beach is essentially limited to the beach and pier on the coastal side of the Strand, the walking-and-biking path that separates the sand from luxury homes.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The story follows a young Mufasa as a great flood separates him from his parents.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separates
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