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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2
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
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Plus, a pair of cushioned walking sandals with over 49,000 five-star ratings is just $35.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2025
The stock sports a relative strength (RS) rating of only 14 which is very low.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Here’s a roundup of the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings in June.
G.O.A.T.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Constellation Brands — The booze stock gained about 1% in premarket trading after Jefferies upgraded it to buy from a hold rating.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Plus, a pair of cushioned walking sandals with over 49,000 five-star ratings is just $35.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2025
The stock sports a relative strength (RS) rating of only 14 which is very low.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Here’s a roundup of the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings in June.
G.O.A.T.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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Williams showed up looking to lower the stress level in her home.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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The voters did not approve any of the new restrictions passed by the Senate and debated in the House that include reducing the number of plants that can be grown in a home from 12 to six, lowering the THC level from extracts from 90% to 70% and banning sharing between adults.—
J.D. Davidson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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Linkin Park appears across a variety of Billboard albums rankings this week, with several titles charting at the same time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Not all users will see the same options in the Gemini app or Google app, as settings can differ based on device model, region, or update status.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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On May 15, the NCAA’s committee on women’s athletics recommended granting full championship status to two cheer-adjacent disciplines: acrobatics & tumbling and stunt.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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But Hamas has recruited new fighters as well, a senior Israeli military official said earlier this year, replenishing their ranks.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The bank is testing an autonomous software engineer from artificial intelligence startup Cognition that is expected to soon join the ranks of the firm's 12,000 human developers, Goldman tech chief Marco Argenti told CNBC.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the degree of financial aggression and engineering that is starting to become a feature of the AI investment rush.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Steamers heat to between 200 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit, so stay focused on your task so as not to accidentally burn yourself.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Mark the names Billy Carlson, Eli Willits and JoJo Parker, all straight outta high school at that position.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Haliburton is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, raising questions about whether the Pacers would be in a position to compete for a championship in the near future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The situation is so dire that to stay open, the shelter is asking Caldwell to increase its funding by 700%.—
Amaia Gavica
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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So, the situation in Hungary is that no one knows what the rules actually are.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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