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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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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
As every film requires a rating classification to be screened in Singapore, this means that the film is banned from all public screenings.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
These leggings have even earned an impressive 4.3-star rating on the site.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
With double gaskets and a robust construction, the watch offers water resistance rating of 100 meters.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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His ratings were worse in the Central Valley, Orange County, San Diego and the Inland Empire, where about 6 in 10 voters disapprove.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
As every film requires a rating classification to be screened in Singapore, this means that the film is banned from all public screenings.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
These leggings have even earned an impressive 4.3-star rating on the site.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
With double gaskets and a robust construction, the watch offers water resistance rating of 100 meters.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Las Lomas and Gunn enter the rankings, San Ramon Valley, Archbishop Riordan rise after winning regular-season finales.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Tulane 8-2 98 – Dropped out of rankings: Iowa State (17), Pittsburgh (23), Vanderbilt (24).Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company has agreed to suspend dividend payments until the merger is consummated, except as necessary to maintain its REIT status.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Families were split apart, often with no process to verify citizenship status or honor the dignity of individuals who had called this country home for generations.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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His experience within Interpol's ranks positions him to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing member collaboration and expanding resources for complex investigations, especially in areas including cybersecurity and organized crime.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Blockchain gaming firm Immutable says it has been warned of an SEC lawsuit, joining the ranks of Uniswap, Kraken, OpenSea, Coinbase and others.Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lack of Wi-Fi limits its appeal potential to a degree, and without an app, there's no way to customize the experience.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Guthrie, 60, served in the Army before earning a degree from Yale and serving several terms in the Kentucky Senate.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ortiz previously held positions in the L.A. County GOP and Orange County GOP.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Stand up for yourself and your rights, and make your position clear.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This was a delicate situation for the Bears for a number of reasons.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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By the 1990s, calculators had become a staple in education, allowing students to focus more on areas like problem-solving, conceptual understanding and applying mathematics in real-world situations.Harsh Singh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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