- present participle of rank.
ranking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
But players aged 21 or under featured for 1,088 minutes for the club last season, ranking Everton only 17th in the Premier League.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Seats would be awarded by moving down that ranking until each party had filled its national allocation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
Consumers have given Jersey Mike’s top marks in restaurant surveys, ranking it high for quality, taste and order accuracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Winds drifting south meant the capital Washington was also hard-hit, coming in at the second-highest "very unhealthy" ranking on the index, when authorities urge all people to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
I quickly became the best saber fencer on the Columbia High School team, and I watched my ranking rise at the local competitions, often coming home with medals in my hand.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
But by reaching the final he's assured of reaching a career-high 15th in the rankings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
St. John Bosco, the preseason No. 1 team in The Times’ top 25 rankings, begins preparation for its Aug. 21 road opener in Las Vegas against Bishop Gorman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
According to Spotrac’s contract rankings, which include deals announced but not yet finalized, the $3,876,529 James will take home next season is the 292nd-ranked payday in the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
England are eighth in the world rankings and need to remain in the top nine.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Incredibly, in spite of his small number of total mounts, his soaring win percentage invariably placed him near the top of the national jockey rankings for purse money won.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing ranking
Vocabulary Bowl Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Fast and the Fuel-Efficient" and "Teens Open Doors"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
