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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
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Musk's favorability ratings have been a net-negative nationally — and were in Wisconsin too.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025
The headset does not have an IP rating and is not protected from dust or water.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to three interceptions during his Dolphins’ stint, returning inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a sterling 53.7 passer rating against last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Musk had a 15 percent disapproval rating, according to a survey run by the Washington Post in February.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Musk's favorability ratings have been a net-negative nationally — and were in Wisconsin too.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025
The headset does not have an IP rating and is not protected from dust or water.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to three interceptions during his Dolphins’ stint, returning inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a sterling 53.7 passer rating against last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
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The eggs are made from a durable fiberglass blend and feature a flat bottom to remain steady at surface level.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s high praise for a player who until pretty recently was just trying to finish number-one in the PGA Tour University rankings.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moana also returned to the movie rankings after two weeks outside the top 10 with 223 million minutes.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not only did the Terps lose in blowout fashion, but fans and players have also spent the week wondering the future status of Kevin Willard.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors have upgraded the injury status of star guard Stephen Curry.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the last year, the United States’ billionaires gained a total of $1.1 trillion in wealth and welcomed 89 people into their ranks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, Christ the King Catholic Church asked the family to leave its ranks.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, United and City were all, to one degree or another, very poor.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The suggestion has been met with varying degrees of pushback.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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How has that evolved, your position of looking on results as not necessarily successes or failures but merely outcomes?—
Staff Reports,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Debt relief programs usually charge between 15% and 25% of the total debt owed or the total amount that is eventually paid to the creditor, depending on the company and your financial situation.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Judging by the numbers, though, the situation in New Mexico is even more dire.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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