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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Recent Examples of degree
The park sits more than 2,000 feet above sea level, offers 360-degree views, is open year-round and offers 60 to 85 nights with ideal conditions for observing.
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Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The oven is the heart of the restaurant, burning at around 750 degrees Fahrenheit, with a mountain of wood stacked nearby.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay Bellerose didn’t get a degree at Berklee, either.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The concern is the degree to which the Broncos, from the top down, have been driving on both sides of the road — while talking out of both sides of their mouths.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The oven is the heart of the restaurant, burning at around 750 degrees Fahrenheit, with a mountain of wood stacked nearby.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay Bellerose didn’t get a degree at Berklee, either.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The concern is the degree to which the Broncos, from the top down, have been driving on both sides of the road — while talking out of both sides of their mouths.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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According to investigators, Anderson stands at about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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The 7-inch display has a high contrast ratio.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cobb said that multiple District 1 residents, in the northwest quadrant of the city, became frustrated with Perkins’ level of communication with his constituents leading up to the March 2 City Council vote on the tax breaks.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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This transit is shedding light on surface-level power and the unseen social currents secretly dictating your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Spartans and the Punishers are the latest chapter in the spotty history of Colorado arena football, which has been unable to sustain long-term momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jayson happened to be playing the same position as them.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Members of the National Guard took up position inside the building as people were allowed to leave but not reenter.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the stage in which lucid dreams occur doesn’t involve as many creative leaps.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The sole non-performer to take the stage for an award was ASCAP’s Elizabeth Matthews, being honored as Executive of the Year, after an introduction from Kim Petras.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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What the ranking also does not reflect is the work happening at the local level.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Here’s a ranking of the UDFAs with the best chance to stick around with the Raiders in 2026, from least likely to most.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Brunson finished with 19 points on 18 shot attempts and turned the ball over six times to just three assists on the night.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Trump kept a straight face during Obama’s speech, and at one point even waved during the president’s remarks.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Where does that hit rank in his career both in importance but also in terms of the bone-crunching quality of it?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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