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verb

Definition of ranksnext
present tense third-person singular of rank
1
as in is
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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2
as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type most critics would rank him among our best actors

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ranks

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noun

plural of rank
as in league
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic this book will someday join the ranks of the world's great novels

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranks
  1. league
  2. classifies
  3. category
  4. relegates
  5. group
  6. family
  7. distinguishes
  8. separates
Noun
  • The Panthers had the worst scoring and rushing defense in the league last year.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Last season, Chase won the receiving triple crown by leading the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708) and receiving touchdowns (17).
    — Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of league
Verb
  • Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.
    — Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.
    — Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • And for anyone who didn't fit in that category, Thursday's performance was a stirring reminder of just how rich and singular the band's catalog really is.
    — Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Working with co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, sources say he will be focused on the menswear category.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of category
Verb
  • But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of relegates
Noun
  • The groups challenging the firings in court say that was a lie, and Judge Alsup appeared inclined to agree during a court hearing last month.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Before launching an influential solo career, Wheesung made his industry debut in 1999 as a member of the four-piece group A4.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of group
Noun
  • Only Rob, the youngest of the Ford siblings, grew up relatively insulated from the family’s chaos, although his turn would come.
    — Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As both participant and observer, like its protagonist, the film contends with many shades of anguish, in a story about an extended Zambian family mourning the death of a man known to all as Uncle Fred, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of family
Verb
  • Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    — Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of separates
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