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as in valued
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 ranked
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 considered
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 scolded
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 rated
Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Chernobyl is one of only two nuclear accidents rated at the maximum severity on the International Nuclear Event Scale, the other being the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Pro Football Focus rated his play the 31st best of 303 FBS centers last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Far more Republicans rated the economy positively than Democrats.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Each mattress on our list of the best mattresses for 2026 is highly rated, reputable and highly regarded by sleep experts.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Designed by Vagabond Haven, the Smile is based on a double-axle trailer, though its wheels are rated only for small on-site movements and the home must be delivered by truck.
—Adam Williams
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
The weather service’s report rated the storm an EF0, with winds reaching up to 85 mph.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
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Payton was rated ahead of LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Arkansas’ Taylen Green.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Chernobyl is one of only two nuclear accidents rated at the maximum severity on the International Nuclear Event Scale, the other being the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Pro Football Focus rated his play the 31st best of 303 FBS centers last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Far more Republicans rated the economy positively than Democrats.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Each mattress on our list of the best mattresses for 2026 is highly rated, reputable and highly regarded by sleep experts.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Designed by Vagabond Haven, the Smile is based on a double-axle trailer, though its wheels are rated only for small on-site movements and the home must be delivered by truck.
—Adam Williams
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
The weather service’s report rated the storm an EF0, with winds reaching up to 85 mph.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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