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as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
in one ranking of the best places to live, San Francisco surpassed all the other cities in the U.S.
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as in rank
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the President's ranking in the polls is at its highest level since he took office
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as in being
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 classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
most critics would rank him among our best actors
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Recent Examples of ranking
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Navy Secretary John Phelan yesterday, the latest in a series of exits by high-ranking Pentagon officials.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The buzzy cocktail spot in Greenwich Village has ousted Handshake Speakeasy from that top perch on the ranking, where the Mexico City locale had sat for two years in a row.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Irina enjoys several advantages over her comrades, chief among them her past as a high-ranking KGB officer.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Navy Secretary John Phelan yesterday, the latest in a series of exits by high-ranking Pentagon officials.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranking
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The hierarchy, contrary to outside suggestion, is remaining largely similar to the start, save for those who have moved on, such as former general manager Randy Pfund, former lead draft scout Chet Kammerer, who still retains an emeritus title with the organization, and former coach Stan Van Gundy.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Such outdoor activities create an instant hierarchy; who leads, who navigates and who sets the pace.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
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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The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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While American proprietary models like Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini remain at the top of the industry ladder for now, Chinese firms are undeniably dominating open systems.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the lesson from Jassy’s wing club isn’t the need to eat competitively in order to climb the corporate ladder—but rather that consistent and shared experiences can do far more for relationship-building than any formal networking event.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 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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Eco effort The property has earned a 5 Green Key rating and 4 Green Key Meetings rating from Green Key Global, a hotel and lodging sustainability certification program that evaluates energy and water use, waste management, and greenhouse gas emissions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of Lam Research's fiscal third-quarter earnings release, Wolfe Research reiterated its peer perform rating on the stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than dispersing plants sporadically, grouping them can significantly enhance their impact.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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While a single candle will not eliminate every insect, grouping a few around seating areas creates a more noticeable effect.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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And just recently, CATL unveiled the world's first sodium-ion battery designed specifically for grid-scale energy storage – set for commercial deployment before the end of 2026.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 28,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the district, about 46% of teachers are currently at the top of the pay scale (MA+60), earning between $92,814 and $129,589 per year.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranking. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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