graduations

noun

plural of graduation
as in rankings
a scheme of rank or order had a graduation of testing levels into which to divide the students

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Recent Examples of graduations Shoppers have worn it for photoshoots, work, graduations, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Five-star reviewers have worn the cute but comfy dress to work, beach vacations, graduations, and more. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted. — Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026 June is a challenging time for the gaming industry, Schuffert said, because people have graduations, weddings and travel. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 Future Legends recently announced the graduations of two of its ongoing scholars. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The announcement followed a day of intense speculation about Hill’s future with the district, fueled by her absence from recent graduations and a district leadership conference. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 New York University told its student speakers at certain school-specific ceremonies that their speeches would be pre-recorded and played during the graduations instead of being delivered live, reported independent student newspaper Washington Square News. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 June 2026
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  1. rankings
  2. hierarchies
  3. ladders
  4. series
  5. scales
Noun
  • Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.
    — Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of rankings
Noun
  • But this divine similarity evidently did nothing to preclude slavery, patriarchy, and the many other social hierarchies depicted elsewhere in the Bible.
    — Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • As muscles disappear and social hierarchies collapse, Jim embarks on a wild, campy quest to find a cure before his life falls apart completely.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of hierarchies
Noun
  • Fire crews quickly deployed ladders and were able to get both people down safely.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • In addition, young runners can check out the Track & Field Zone to try their skills at mini hurdles, standing broad jumps, agility ladders and more.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of ladders
Noun
  • Holt is president and general manager of Sacramento Republic FC, which hosted a series of free World Cup watch parties in Sacramento that drew approximately 45,000 guests.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The company operates another rideshare series as well, called Bandwagon, which has launched four missions to date.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of series
Noun
  • The data underscores that while clean energy scales, overall decarbonization remains insufficient, with regional shifts dictating global progress.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The researchers pulled back branches and dead leaves around the base of a tree until the python’s glossy scales caught the sunlight.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of scales

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