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
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The Chilean politician's success makes his country the latest in Latin America to tilt right after Bolivia's election in August and President Javier Milei's success in Argentina's midterm vote in October.
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Fabian Cambero, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Most Democrats are keen to focus on economic frustrations in the midterms.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Expect Indiana’s decision to hang over the chamber this week as vulnerable Republicans make the case for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, warning of a loss of more seats in the midterms.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
It’s been 30 years since a Texas Democrat has won a statewide position and the 2023 freshman Congresswoman hopes to change that during the 2026 midterm election.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
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Fabian Cambero, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Most Democrats are keen to focus on economic frustrations in the midterms.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Expect Indiana’s decision to hang over the chamber this week as vulnerable Republicans make the case for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, warning of a loss of more seats in the midterms.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
It’s been 30 years since a Texas Democrat has won a statewide position and the 2023 freshman Congresswoman hopes to change that during the 2026 midterm election.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for midterm
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“Midterm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midterm. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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