Synonyms of averages

averages 1 of 2

noun

plural of average

as in norms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• norms
• standards
• normals
• medians
• means
• pars
• runs
• usuals
• ordinaries
• rules
• commonplaces
• golden means
• status quos
• middles
• representatives
• exemplars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceptions
• deviations
• anomalies
• abnormalities
• rarities

averages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of average

1

as in measures

Related Words

• measures
• equals
• reaches
• aggregates
• numbers
• totals
• amounts (to)
• comes (to)
• counts (up to)
• sums (to or into)
• comprises
• adds up (to)
• constitutes
• makes up
• composes

2

as in equalizes

Related Words

• equalizes
• evens
• organizes
• systematizes
• squares
• normalizes
• orders
• standardizes
• systemizes
• codifies
• methodizes
• homogenizes
• regularizes
• rules
• marshals
• formalizes
• coordinates
• regulates
• governs
• certifies
• reconciles
• synthesizes
• controls
• accredits
• integrates
• harmonizes
• conforms
• conciliates

Dissimilar Words

• tailors
• individualizes
• customizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of averages

Noun

While significantly cooler air is not expected behind the front, temperatures should finally move closer to seasonal averages. — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The percentage of students who met grade level increased across nearly all 3-8 grades in both reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Organizations can consistently improve customer retention by recognizing the differences hidden behind averages, identifying the signals traditional systems overlook and translating those insights into timely, targeted customer actions. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Stocks posted a comeback one day after the Fed's decision to raise rates by a quarter percentage point — with the suggestion of at least one more rate increase this year — drove major market averages sharply lower Wednesday. — Justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

The difference is even larger compared with recent averages in Oklahoma. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Each one had higher rates of granting asylum and lower rates of denying immigration relief compared to the national averages, according to Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Misleading averages, alienated families On the face of it, everything might not look so dire. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026