1
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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Naturally, the best shot the NBA has at keeping its ratings momentum alive is if the Knicks are still playing basketball in June.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
In what should surprise nobody who has ever picked up a phone, respondents are least satisfied with battery life, although that 77 rating still beats the wireless industry's sector-wide score of 75.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Con: Relatively high (but not very high) rating on FEMA National Risk Index.
—William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The renewal, which comes a month after the Season 3 finale of the thriller drama, was fully expected following the strong ratings performance of the most recent installment.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Naturally, the best shot the NBA has at keeping its ratings momentum alive is if the Knicks are still playing basketball in June.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
In what should surprise nobody who has ever picked up a phone, respondents are least satisfied with battery life, although that 77 rating still beats the wireless industry's sector-wide score of 75.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Con: Relatively high (but not very high) rating on FEMA National Risk Index.
—William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
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The decision to move Robinson into the starting lineup for Hart unlocked levels of rotation depth that weren’t immediately obvious before.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The 26-year-old has done his part to be the difference maker in the league, but former All-Star guard Jeff Teague is taking it to the next level regarding Gilgeous-Alexander.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Illinois cities Peoria and Decatur top the ranking in affordability, according to SmartAsset.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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European countries dominate global rankings of healthcare systems characterized by universal access and defining health as a right rather than a commodity.—
RSM Discovery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Florida Department of Health did not respond to a request for comment on the status of its HIV prevention programs.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Gutiérrez, who joined Washington’s ranks as an upstart Puerto Rican alderman, has since gravitated toward more establishment positions.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Your Next Read The ultimate NHL team name rankings: Where do the Utah Mammoth rank?—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Caring for these ecosystems takes work, and that means jobs—physical, outdoor jobs, many of which can be filled by people without college degrees.—
Emma Marris,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2025
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Hale recently graduated with both an associate degree and high school diploma.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Nearly two weeks later, sources close to the situation tell The Star that Self and his assistants are operating with the expectation that Vaughn, the 50-year-old Pasadena, California native, will indeed be hired as Norm Roberts’ replacement in the near future.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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