the Midwest
noun
: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West
the rich farmlands of the Midwest
—often used before another nounmy Midwest childhood
Midwest cities
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Heading into next week, early forecasts predicted that a high pressure pattern in the Midwest was expected to send some moisture into the southwest, possibly bringing storms north and east of the Valley.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Des Moines metro has maintained its position as the fastest-growing major metro in the Midwest.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The slow growth in southwest Ohio's largest county mirrored a national trend in which urban counties, especially those in the Midwest and Northeast, tended to see population grow more slowly or not at all compared to suburban counties.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
The convenience store chain has announced plans to send Red to its stores across the Midwest for a series of meet-and-greet events, which will feature photo opportunities and giveaways, according to its website.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Des Moines metro has maintained its position as the fastest-growing major metro in the Midwest.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The slow growth in southwest Ohio's largest county mirrored a national trend in which urban counties, especially those in the Midwest and Northeast, tended to see population grow more slowly or not at all compared to suburban counties.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
The convenience store chain has announced plans to send Red to its stores across the Midwest for a series of meet-and-greet events, which will feature photo opportunities and giveaways, according to its website.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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“The Midwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Midwest. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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