the Mideast

noun

US
: the countries of northern Africa and southwestern Asia that are on or near the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea : the Near East

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Iran's proxy groups across the Mideast have targeted the East-West pipeline, along with other infrastructure, repeatedly, taking the pipeline out of service for weeks. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 That could further complicate the possibility of a lasting resolution to the end of the Mideast war. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 West Texas Intermediate crude is up 60% so far this year, and fuel prices have risen even more as global refining capacity has fallen due to the Mideast and Russia-Ukraine wars. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 As demonstrated in the Mideast and elsewhere, this is a recipe for disaster. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Mideast

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“The Mideast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Mideast. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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