MIDPOINT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

midpoint

noun

ˈmid-ˌpȯint

Definition of midpoint

as in middle

a middle point between extremes always choose a wine that is at the midpoint of the range of prices on the list

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Relevance

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as in midst

an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface that house is the precise midpoint of the school district

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Recent Examples of midpoint The revelation explains why the Knicks, fresh off of their 2026 NBA Finals run, have looked out of sorts on offense through the midpoint of their preseason slate. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 The regular season is past the midpoint, but some Georgia high school rosters are still seeing significant changes. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The median is the midpoint between the richest and poorest families. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The midpoint of your career might seem like a time to chase promotions and higher earnings. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

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Noun

Take two guys, give them uproariously funny dialogue that splits the middle between Harold Pinter and David Mamet, add in few dashes of shocking violence, and let everything reach a full boil.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
Stroud and Boutte connected again in the opening minute of the fourth quarter, with the receiver taking a pass over the middle and racing up the left sideline for a 63-yard TD.

— Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of middle

Noun

In the midst of a rich meal, something fresh and acidic keeps your taste buds awake.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Andrew Novak dominates south of the border Andrew Novak was in the midst of a lackluster 2026 season before arriving in Mexico.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of midst

Noun

The Clippers were without center Isaiah Jackson (groin), as well as former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram (heel), who is close to his debut for his new team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
At least 55 Ukrainians were killed Monday when Russia bombed a school building used as a shelter and aid center in Zaporizhzhia, one of the deadliest incidents of a conflict in its fifth year.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

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