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as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?
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as in estimating
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 ranking
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 considering
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 scolding
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 rating
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Musk's favorability ratings have been a net-negative nationally — and were in Wisconsin too.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025
The headset does not have an IP rating and is not protected from dust or water.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to three interceptions during his Dolphins’ stint, returning inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a sterling 53.7 passer rating against last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Musk had a 15 percent disapproval rating, according to a survey run by the Washington Post in February.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Musk's favorability ratings have been a net-negative nationally — and were in Wisconsin too.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025
The headset does not have an IP rating and is not protected from dust or water.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to three interceptions during his Dolphins’ stint, returning inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a sterling 53.7 passer rating against last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, the trend is not powerful enough to elevate the price level of the overall market.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Spieth has four top 10’s in eight starts at TPC San Antonio and two top 10’s so far this season as the former world No. 1 (2015-16) tries to move up from No. 66 in the current world golf rankings.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Harris Teeter had held the top ranking from 2016 to 2018.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors have upgraded the injury status of star guard Stephen Curry.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers have not had a player taken in the draft since 2020 and have had only four winning seasons since joining the FBS ranks in 2004.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the last year, the United States’ billionaires gained a total of $1.1 trillion in wealth and welcomed 89 people into their ranks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To a certain degree, a lot of that patriarchal, misogynistic style of producing that show seems to be gone.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Three criteria – depth, diffusion, and duration – need to be met individually to some degree to formally identify a recession, according to the NBER.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hedge funds and other institutional investors typically require collateral o take out loans or complex trading positions, such as short selling.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Debt relief programs usually charge between 15% and 25% of the total debt owed or the total amount that is eventually paid to the creditor, depending on the company and your financial situation.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But a tongue-in-cheek Heard Island government social media outlet is monitoring the situation.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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