medial

adjective

ˈmē-dē-əl How to pronounce medial (audio)
Definition of medialnext
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes four is the medial number between one and seven

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Recent Examples of medial Little polyurethane nodes are cast in the shape of Cs on the medial side and no. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Arsenal manager Arteta has previously stated the issue was more complicated than first expected, but with Ben White out for the season with a medial ligament injury, the need for options at right-back increases. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 May 2026 The medial stop cost approximately $20 million to construct, according to previous reports. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 As the Transit officers descended down to the 4/5/6 platform, one of Griffin’s victims came staggering up the stairs, seeking medial attention, Tisch said. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medial
  1. middle
  2. halfway
  3. median
  4. intermediate
  5. central
  6. intermediary
  7. mid
Adjective
  • Alexander Command adds a solid two-way center to the mix, giving the Devils a couple of quality middle-of-the-lineup pieces.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Through six years of middle and high school, girls undergo rigorous academic training.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle
Adjective
  • The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • The Pirates are 9 1/2 games behind the National League Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers – but only two games out of a playoff spot at the halfway point in the season.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of halfway
Adjective
  • To qualify, residents must have an average income of about 60% of the region's median income.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The lawmakers said Committed Gateway Pricing mechanism would set rates at the 70th percentile of the railroads’ own comparable traffic rates, rather than at a median or below-average benchmark.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of median
Adjective
  • McMillan set the Panthers’ rookie receiving yards record in a single season; his 6-foot-5, 212-pound frame provided Young with a red zone threat and intermediate threat that the Panthers desperately needed.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Really, though, this Vuelta’s battle between Pedersen and Van Aert for green could be tremendous — and given their ability to contend in the intermediate sprints, played out on almost every stage of this year’s race.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of intermediate
Adjective
  • That sentiment illustrates a central tension raised by many of the actors who shared their stories with CNN.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Bonta, who's leading the group of 12 states challenging the merger, also said Paramount appears focused on discussing issues that aren't central to their antitrust lawsuit.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of central
Adjective
  • This can be especially relevant for companies with suppliers, contractors, or subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, where treasury operations might otherwise be dependent on overlapping banking hours and intermediary approval.
    — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Several intermediary organizations have recently emerged to support this effort.
    — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Definition of intermediary
Adjective
  • Two weeks for OpenAI is not the same as two weeks for a mid-sized enterprise standing up its first AI security program.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His shot is a major asset, with Nyman being a mid-range threat to score from range.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mid

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“Medial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medial. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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