1
as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in ranking
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in considering
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in scolding
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rating
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Will there be a season 4 of Yellowjackets? While Yellowjackets has not been officially renewed for a fourth season, the series has had an increase in ratings this year.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The Republican Party’s net favorability rating is negative 11, with 41 percent viewing them favorably and 52 percent unfavorably.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
While shares have tumbled more than 24% year to date, most analysts have a buy rating and the average price target implies shares can rally nearly 50%, per LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rating
Noun
On April 12, 2021, Biden stood at 55 percent, with a disapproval rating of 40 percent, according to RealClearPolitics.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Will there be a season 4 of Yellowjackets? While Yellowjackets has not been officially renewed for a fourth season, the series has had an increase in ratings this year.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The Republican Party’s net favorability rating is negative 11, with 41 percent viewing them favorably and 52 percent unfavorably.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
While shares have tumbled more than 24% year to date, most analysts have a buy rating and the average price target implies shares can rally nearly 50%, per LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
Noun
-
Contrary to expectations, many survivors’ cortisol levels were lower.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Moana also returned to the movie rankings after two weeks outside the top 10 with 223 million minutes.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Much of that reflects the membership association status of the NCAA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Not only did the Terps lose in blowout fashion, but fans and players have also spent the week wondering the future status of Kevin Willard.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
In a defense sentencing memo, Gonzalez’s attorney describes her as a gifted and enterprising young woman who acquired a B.S. degree in civil and environmental engineering and architectural design from Stanford in 2015, and was involved in other entrepreneurial activities beyond her drug business.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Yemane’s academic ambitions led him to study architecture, earning both undergraduate and master’s degrees.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
-
The government says that the judge should order Google to stop making third-party payments to phone makers like Apple that ensure its default search position.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Three in 5 Ecuadorians say their personal security and economic situations have not improved under Mr. Noboa’s short first term in office.—
Mie Hoejris Dahl,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
-
The effort was a result of weeks of preparations by Chinese government officials who had been tasked with studying Trump’s policies and suggesting countermeasures that could be gradually scaled up, according to two people familiar with the situation.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share