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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
In Columbus, the temperatures today, July 23, will reach 91 degrees.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Heat index values are expected to rise to 105-110 degrees.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
To stay within a 1.5 degree Celsius trajectory—achieving a 45 percent reduction by 2030—the sector would need to reduce emissions from 0.944 Gt in 2023 to 0.489 Gt by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
National Weather Service warns of smoke, dangerous heat Forecasters and national Arizona parks officials have been issuing warnings over dangerous weather conditions in the last few days as temperatures reach over 110 degrees.
—CBS News, 12 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Heat index values are expected to rise to 105-110 degrees.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
To stay within a 1.5 degree Celsius trajectory—achieving a 45 percent reduction by 2030—the sector would need to reduce emissions from 0.944 Gt in 2023 to 0.489 Gt by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
National Weather Service warns of smoke, dangerous heat Forecasters and national Arizona parks officials have been issuing warnings over dangerous weather conditions in the last few days as temperatures reach over 110 degrees.
—CBS News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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Scheffler made eight birdies on another wild afternoon of weather at Royal Portrush, and his 15-foot attempt on the 18th stopped inches short of another.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, bald, wearing a blue jersey, and possibly armed with a silver revolver, according to the LAPD.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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The historic floods saw the state’s Guadalupe River climb to near-record levels and quickly became one of the country’s deadliest disasters for children in recent decades.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Obviously, his literacy level ends with Superman comics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The next chapter of paradise will soon be unveiled to future homeowners in this one-of-a-kind luxury destination.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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That was the start of her chapter as a serial entrepreneur, later scaling her sustainable food app Too Good to Go to a massive success.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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Trump endorsed Gruters at the end of a post about current RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who is expected to step down from his position to seek a soon-to-be-open seat in the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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There is another handy element to all this: of all the names Barcelona have considered for the left-wing position, Rashford will be by far the easiest one to register.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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These stories aren’t just headlines—they’re real, painful reminders of why financial literacy and constant oversight matter at every stage of the wealth lifecycle —from accumulation to preservation to transfer.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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After playing a round Saturday (July 12) at the American Century Championship, Romano hit the stage with a live band and backup vocalists in a New York Jets T-shirt and backward cap.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The full-length is now up to 265 stays on the Official Albums Streaming roster — almost exactly 100 weeks longer than on the main sales ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Chinese universities have risen steadily in global rankings, with 15 schools in mainland China and Hong Kong listed among the top 100 universities on the 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings, compiled by U.S. News and World Report.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
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An overview of the report included the following data points: Nearly 1,000 children per month received care across the 12 child care centers The centers operated with gaps between operating costs and revenue, forcing them to pay low wages to teachers.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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As Colorado leaders recently toured a half-way point on building a massive overpass wildlife crossing above Interstate 25, state police were warning drivers about the dangers of crashing into animals after two recent fatalities.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Josh Hader and Emmanuel Clase rank fifth and sixth among all active relievers in saves (at 226 and 181, respectively) — with historic dominance to go with them.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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According to Deadline Hollywood, Mandi will play Naomi Kerr, a former solider and military contractor who joins the ranks of the Chicago police force.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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