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as in median
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
since a Chihuahua seems as impractical as a Saint Bernard, let's get a dog of more average dimensions
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just an average day at the office
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
the company's marketing people want to interview average teenagers to see what kinds of clothes appeal to them
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as in norm
what is typical of a group, class, or series
my cat's a cut above the average when it comes to being a finicky eater
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as in to measure
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as in to equalize
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Recent Examples of average
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Powell was one of only six NBA players last season to average at least 21 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Workers can expect to shell out an additional 6% to 7% in premiums, on average, according to Mercer.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
According to a 2007 study by Internet research group ComScore, which examined how consumers reacted to that unusual digital release strategy, 38% paid an average of $6.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The data for the three months for the CPI-W in 2025 will be averaged and then will be compared with the average of the third quarter last year.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Powell was one of only six NBA players last season to average at least 21 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
How to Field Judge a Bighorn Kiger explained that the average life span of the sheep is 10 to 13 years.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Workers can expect to shell out an additional 6% to 7% in premiums, on average, according to Mercer.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Raw materials and manufacturing processes together account for over 90 percent of a product’s environmental footprint, a 2025 Glimpact study found; material production alone accounts for an average of 40 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
According to a 2007 study by Internet research group ComScore, which examined how consumers reacted to that unusual digital release strategy, 38% paid an average of $6.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for average
Adjective
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Platte County, the second wealthiest county in Missouri, boasts many nice homes — the median home value being over $369,000.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Liberal and performing arts majors, for example, should think twice about borrowing hundreds of thousands in student loans if their median salary within five years of graduation is approximately $38,000.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many automakers returned to advertising during the NFL season last year as vehicle inventory levels returned to more normal levels.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His analysis of Paqueta’s performances in the four games under scrutiny was that his fouls were simply typical of an attacking midfielder trying — not very successfully — to help his team defensively.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Temperatures will be slightly cooler over the fire today, with winds outside of thunderstorm gusts being typical diurnal winds.—
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Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The original story was branded as antisemitic due to Dickens’ descriptions of the prejudicial norms of society in those times.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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The other pleasant disruption of genre norms is Felice himself.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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First, researchers measured high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in 12,530 healthy American women with none of the classic SMuRFs—hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to measuring students' academic achievement, NAEP also surveys things like students' comfort level with certain subjects and their attendance.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Eustachian tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the nose and throat, and help equalize air pressure inside the ears.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Quakes’ Chicho Arango almost equalized things but his shot from the top of the box was deflected and then tipped over the crossbar by Austin goalkeeper by Brad Stuver over the crossbar.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That was followed by the Israeli-Gaza war, which to date has claimed the lives of around 64,000 Palestinians, including ordinary Gazans, according to the local health authority.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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An article from the American Kennel Club (AKC) stated that mini dachshunds weigh about 11 pounds or under, and the standard size is, on average, 16 to 32 pounds.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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