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as in was
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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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranked
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability cannot be relegated to a single department or initiative.—
Joel Carboni,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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The 215-minute film, distributed by A24, has been a critical success since its debut at Venice.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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He was told no one would go see it, and it would never get distributed.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a look at 10 of the most interesting productions opening between now and the end of March, listed in alphabetical order.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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And, of course, visitors can expect some major holiday magic during Dollywood’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas, which Amusement Today listed among its Golden Ticket Awards Legends—the best of the best—in 2024, one of six Golden Ticket Awards that were garnered by Dollywood that go-round.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2025
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Both sections are well-categorized to make searching for your favorite games easier.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The syrup is categorized into grades, which describe richness in taste and color.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Ranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranked. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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