midterm
noun
mid·term
ˈmid-ˌtərm (usual for sense 1b) 
-ˈtərm
1
a
: the middle of an academic term
b
: an examination at midterm
2
: the approximate middle of a term of office
Examples of midterm in a Sentence
The students will be busy taking midterms next week.
He dropped the course before midterm.
assessing the President's performance at midterm
Recent Examples on the Web
Measure 27 was defeated in 2022 in the midterm elections.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Kaptur's seat in Ohio's 9th Congressional District — which includes the city of Toledo and the northwestern corner of the state — is rated a toss up in Fox News' Power Rankings, and is considered one of the most competitive House races in the 2022 midterm elections.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
In the 2022 midterm elections, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won reelection and Democrats flipped both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, giving the party a governing trifecta for the first time in 40 years.
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
Larry Ellison is a top Republican donor who contributed upwards of $31 million to GOP congressional candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
The Supreme Court decision played a key role in the 2022 midterm elections.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
In midterm elections, such as 2018 and 2022, the role of Dane County's Democratic turnout has been even more dominant.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
Fresh off capturing the chamber in the 2022 midterm elections, Rep. Kevin McCarthy agreed to demands by a small group of hard-right conservatives who wanted lawmakers to limit spending and take up funding bills individually.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
For instance, the party holding the presidency usually loses ground in midterm elections.
—Dan Hopkins, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Kaptur's seat in Ohio's 9th Congressional District — which includes the city of Toledo and the northwestern corner of the state — is rated a toss up in Fox News' Power Rankings, and is considered one of the most competitive House races in the 2022 midterm elections.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
In the 2022 midterm elections, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won reelection and Democrats flipped both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, giving the party a governing trifecta for the first time in 40 years.
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
Larry Ellison is a top Republican donor who contributed upwards of $31 million to GOP congressional candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
The Supreme Court decision played a key role in the 2022 midterm elections.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
In midterm elections, such as 2018 and 2022, the role of Dane County's Democratic turnout has been even more dominant.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
Fresh off capturing the chamber in the 2022 midterm elections, Rep. Kevin McCarthy agreed to demands by a small group of hard-right conservatives who wanted lawmakers to limit spending and take up funding bills individually.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
For instance, the party holding the presidency usually loses ground in midterm elections.
—Dan Hopkins, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Midterm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midterm. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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