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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
with a compact being too small and a van too large, we settled on an intermediate-sized sedan
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
although the party activists tend to back candidates with somewhat extreme views, ordinary voters generally prefer the intermediate aspirant
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as in intermediary
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in to intervene
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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Recent Examples of intermediate
Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Our intermediate sites are a bit farther to reach than the beginner options, and in one case, requires you to bring your own water.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
One beginner, one intermediate, one advanced — so no one is left out.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Most of his throws have been short to intermediate, and he’s been inconsistent.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Adjective
Independents are intermediate between Democrats and Republicans.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Our intermediate sites are a bit farther to reach than the beginner options, and in one case, requires you to bring your own water.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Noun
Experts can ski steep and challenging terrain while intermediates can take wide turns down glades and bowls.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
One beginner, one intermediate, one advanced — so no one is left out.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
According to a Goldman Sachs note this month, if alternative allocations rose to about 15% of assets intermediated by advisors, the total addressable market would reach roughly $5 trillion.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Most of his throws have been short to intermediate, and he’s been inconsistent.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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How to build credit as an authorized user on a credit card What is the average credit score in the U.S.?—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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On average, female participants took about 4.5 bites to finish their pizza slice, while men took just 2.1 bites. Number of chews.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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In both games, the Celtics led by 20 points after the halfway mark of the third quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Close to the halfway line in the middle of the main stand, the directors’ section just behind.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The first Outfit Repeater L.A. event was a success, drawing a crowd of fashion enthusiasts and women who wanted to sell their beloved wardrobes directly to buyers, bypassing the intermediary of a thrift store.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Instead, lower prices for U.S. consumers can only happen if intermediaries take less for themselves.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Not necessarily by intervening but by stepping aside, allowing the experts to do what is necessary.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The decision by Vladimir Putin in 2015 to intervene directly with military forces in the fighting in Syria confirmed the expansion of Russia’s influence in the region.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Rounding out the top three are San Jose, California and San Francisco, where homeowners paid a median $9,554 and $8,156, respectively.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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That fell short of the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists and marked the weakest April since 2009.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The city has already paid $285,000 toward the amount determined by a mediator, attorney Scott McClure said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt said the agreement to release Alexander was an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire talks.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The government argues that district courts are expressly barred under the Immigration and Nationality Act from interfering in the execution of final removal orders, particularly under 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g).—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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The only way McAfee wins this is if someone interferes and costs Gunther the match or Gunther beats him so violently that he gets disqualified.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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