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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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
The popular movie-reviewing app has published its annual year in review, a ranking of the most popular and beloved films of the past 12 months, as determined by user ratings.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Over the final three games, Nix threw nine touchdowns and one pick, had a passer rating of 126 and, of course, the Broncos lost twice before knocking off the far-from-motivated Chiefs.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.
—Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, analysts at BTIG also downgraded their rating to neutral from buy, questioning the sustainability of the company’s growth of 15% or more.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
The popular movie-reviewing app has published its annual year in review, a ranking of the most popular and beloved films of the past 12 months, as determined by user ratings.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Over the final three games, Nix threw nine touchdowns and one pick, had a passer rating of 126 and, of course, the Broncos lost twice before knocking off the far-from-motivated Chiefs.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.
—Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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An online establishment offering reputable banking options such as Mastercard, Visa, PayPal and eWallets indicates a level of trustworthiness and stability.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Governments at all levels need to prioritize two things.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Look no further than the abandonment of computer ranking systems of the BCS era in favor of the all-human selection committee of the College Football Playoff.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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North Crowley finished the season with a No. 3 Max Preps national ranking.Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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Consequently, victims of tall poppy syndrome often suffer from low self-esteem and struggle to fit in due to their status as outliers.Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Each person's needs vary based on age, climate, weight, activity level, and health status.Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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External support for Assad, particularly from Russia and Iran, bolstered regime confidence, while brutal crackdowns on early dissent discouraged uprisings within military ranks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Learning from the Military Pay transparency is part of the culture in the U.S. military, where pay rates are determined by rank and years of service and are publicly accessible online.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the election cycles now complete, dealmakers are now able to plan with a greater degree of certainty.Rusty Wiley, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Yet, despite being impacted to some degree by player choice, the ending is unsatisfying (at least, the one my decisions led to).Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Including the Bears, there are six teams with a vacant head coaching position: the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, and now the Cowboys. McCarthy should have no problem getting looks as he's already slated to interview for the Bears.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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In other business, the board voted unanimously to create a public information officer position to be filled by Rabelhofer following posts on Facebook that appeared to be officially sanctioned by the board.Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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In a classic Catch-22 situation, wolves have left their million-acre sanctuary in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness because their primary prey, the whitetail deer, lost its foothold in a wilderness devoid of browse.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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The affected region’s geography and weather, paired with climate change and suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, created a vulnerable situation.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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