ranking
adjective
senior or superior in rank, position, etc..
rankings
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pluralof ranking.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Northwestern has started the season with a 6-1 record, climbed to No. 20 in the national rankings, and is averaging 204.6 rushing yards per game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
In Northwestern’s first season in a new, $875 million stadium, the Wildcats have sprinted out to a 6-1 record and climbed to No. 20 in the national rankings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Other rankings of the best places to retire earlier this year highlighted Florida, with Orlando taking the top spot in WalletHub’s recent study due to favorable taxes and access to quality healthcare.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
"These articles had been prepared for all nominees and should in no way be considered as an indication of the final results or rankings," the spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
OST, I was jolted awake by the gut-wrenching sound of my Scoreboard alarm alerting me that one of the top rankings had changed again.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
