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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
the median price of a home in the area
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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
determine the median point between your two speakers, and test your stereo system from there
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as in normal
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Recent Examples of median
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
In pricier coastal communities, the median cost of infant care tops $30,000 a year.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 15 June 2025
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
The trooper then slowed down and turned off his lights at the same moment that Mason lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a median.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
Nationally, median list prices essentially remained flat year-over-year in April, at +0.1 percent.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
In pricier coastal communities, the median cost of infant care tops $30,000 a year.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 15 June 2025
Noun
The semitrailer then continued over the median into the northbound lanes, struck another semitrailer carrying gasoline and rolled onto its side, blocking both directions of I-25, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
The trooper then slowed down and turned off his lights at the same moment that Mason lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a median.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for median
Adjective
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That's roughly equivalent to adding one additional day of productive work per month for the average employee.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The biggest player-specific market was on whether the Thunder’s Jalen Williams would score 25 points—bettors gambled an average $289 on the possibility.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Highs will climb into the lower and middle 90s across much of the Tennessee valley during the week with some areas in the upper 90s by mid-week.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2025
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District loses appeal, must pay $1 million for El Segundo middle schooler’s year of torment.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Darvish update Darvish is working his way back and figuring out how to work in his new normal.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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For McClain, a colonel and Master Army aviator, that means adapting to a new normal of living and working in space.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The halfway point of the U.S. Open is here, which means half the field is heading home.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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That marks the halfway point in the collected diaries, a huge hit in Australia and now available in the U.S. for the first time.—
Jessica Stanley,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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This can cut off the medial nerve that runs through the transverse carpal ligament that serves as a protective sheath for the nerves.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the Hawks were without Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder surgery), Clint Capela (metacarpal ligament sprain), Jalen Johnson (left shoulder surgery) and Larry Nance Jr. (right medial femoral condyle fracture) against the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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White, however, is a more natural thrower, particularly in the intermediate and deep areas of the field.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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The Chiefs used Worthy initially on downfield routes, asking him to take the top off a defense in hopes of providing more space for the intermediate route-runners such as Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The hot temperatures and humid airmass will produce heat indices in the mid to upper 90s Sunday and Monday, increasing to upper 90s to lower 100s for Tuesday and Wednesday, and possibly 105 degrees for the latter half of the week.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2025
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By the beginning of next week, temperatures will cool slightly, but are expected to remain in the low to mid 90s, according to the weather service.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
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“Median.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/median. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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