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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
Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Finally, the airline must have a seven-star safety rating and offer a consistent range of in-flight product.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
The center position was viewed as a weak spot for LA following the Davis/Doncic deal, but Hayes’ move to the starting lineup hasn’t hurt the Lakers, who own the NBA’s best defensive rating since the start of February.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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The image is a fabrication.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Darnold passed for more than 4,300 yards, 35 touchdowns and had a quarterback rating of 102.5 during the regular season and finished third for the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Finally, the airline must have a seven-star safety rating and offer a consistent range of in-flight product.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
The center position was viewed as a weak spot for LA following the Davis/Doncic deal, but Hayes’ move to the starting lineup hasn’t hurt the Lakers, who own the NBA’s best defensive rating since the start of February.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: Manipulated media
The image is a fabrication.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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Two other bedrooms are found on the second level, with another three tucked away on the third floor.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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Immigration curbs cloud outlook Now, emerging tough immigration policies on the federal and state levels loom as major speed bumps for international relocations to Florida.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Less than one percentage point separated TV from streaming (43.5%), which grabbed its biggest slice of the pie since the ratings service first began issuing its Gauge rankings in 2021.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Downs said the one-on-one interviews were purely informational, and no ranking of candidates occurred in secret.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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But eight weeks in, the mass deportation effort has rapidly expanded to include immigrants whose application for legal status in the country is under review.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The idea that the most dangerous threats aren't always foreign enemies but those operating within one's own ranks mirrors real-world concerns about internal security breaches and shifting allegiances.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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At least eight Democrats will need to join with Republicans, who hold a 53-47 majority but have some dissent in their ranks, to move the funding package forward.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the company is being described as a 360 degree media play, releasing movies theatrically is a key component of Horror Section’s strategy.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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The high Sunday is expected to hover around 57 degrees for a sunny and clear day.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mantle Ridge has had a position (likely through non-13F reporting derivatives) in the company since 2022, and it is first being made public now, just before Cognizant’s investor day on March 25th.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Market downturns, interest rate fluctuations, and economic recessions can impact investment returns, potentially weakening an insurer’s financial position.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Fixing the run defense can help all the other pieces fall into place and the collection of young defenders can take advantage of better situations.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The comedian stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club and spoke about the situation.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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