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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
But lawmakers in different countries exercise different degrees of political control.
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Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
However, the number of undergraduate degrees — both bachelor’s degrees and associate’s degrees — declined, continuing the downward trend for the third consecutive year.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Booth had strong views about how to turn this perennially good team into a great one and was more inclined to follow his instincts rather than lean on Malone to the same degree.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
However, the number of undergraduate degrees — both bachelor’s degrees and associate’s degrees — declined, continuing the downward trend for the third consecutive year.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Booth had strong views about how to turn this perennially good team into a great one and was more inclined to follow his instincts rather than lean on Malone to the same degree.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Long Beach Wilson’s Loren Webster won the Invitational girls long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and Camren Smith of Quartz Hill won the Invitational boys triple jump at 49-06.00.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Contrary to expectations, many survivors’ cortisol levels were lower.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the cuts and losses at the FDA, there is growing fear that the funding level could dip below the historical threshold.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The chapter is closed on a missing book at a New Jersey library after a woman returned it nearly a century after her relative checked it out.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The hilarious, gory, and somehow still emotionally powerful story of an anti-hero who messed up so badly that not even the Suicide Squad wants him anymore is ripe for another chapter.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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A day after a 10th inning walk-off win followed by an 18-run outburst in their doubleheader sweep of St. Louis, the Red Sox offense was undoubtedly a bit tired, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The stage is being set for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s milestone 10th anniversary gala.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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On a Thursday night in late February, friends and fans huddle around the small stage, while Badgley sits in the back holding their four year-old son, who is fast asleep.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moana also returned to the movie rankings after two weeks outside the top 10 with 223 million minutes.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s high praise for a player who until pretty recently was just trying to finish number-one in the PGA Tour University rankings.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wimbley had a team-high 22 points and 11 rebounds in the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Read more: Warriors' Steve Kerr Offers Massive Update on Steph Curry Following Scary Injury Curry has been great for the Warriors this season, averaging 24.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The goal showed the intelligence of Lyon’s players, but also the X factor present in their ranks.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ord continued his service in the regular army after the war at the permanent rank of brigadier general.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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