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
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as in measures
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Recent Examples of averages
William Jones, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
All nine previous opponents scored less on Auburn than their season scoring averages.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
But Jovic raised those averages on Saturday, finishing with a career-high 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field and 3-of-7 shooting on threes to go with nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The system is bringing snow with it, which will sweep across the nation and be the first snowfall of the season for many areas, right on track for climatological averages, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told .
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The Indianapolis International Airport averages about 143 commercial flights a day in November, according to data supplied by the airport.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Still, the percentage of beats is running above the five-year and 10-year averages.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
The lower deserts of Southern California could range from 3 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit above the historical averages for December through February, Pastelokknow said.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
Winter snowfall here averages over 65 feet; the pass had opened literally days before our arrival.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
As on-device processing improved, algorithms started comparing your current data to your own baseline, which may shift insights from generic averages to patterns that actually match your habits over weeks and months.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
All nine previous opponents scored less on Auburn than their season scoring averages.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
But Jovic raised those averages on Saturday, finishing with a career-high 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field and 3-of-7 shooting on threes to go with nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The system is bringing snow with it, which will sweep across the nation and be the first snowfall of the season for many areas, right on track for climatological averages, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told .
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The Indianapolis International Airport averages about 143 commercial flights a day in November, according to data supplied by the airport.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Still, the percentage of beats is running above the five-year and 10-year averages.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
The lower deserts of Southern California could range from 3 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit above the historical averages for December through February, Pastelokknow said.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
Winter snowfall here averages over 65 feet; the pass had opened literally days before our arrival.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
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The organization is working to transform cultural norms and narratives surrounding aging, disability and care, as well as make change through federal and state-level policies and build power among the people who have been touched by care.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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This report was prepared for a review committee and shared with them by another scientist-pal, a breach of professional norms that later drew criticism.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Education Department also measures growth by assessing progress among students at the bottom 25%.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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That’s a sizable rival to YouTube TV, and early data from research firm Apptopia (which measures app downloads, not subscription sign-ups) showed Fubo to be the leading beneficiary of people switching providers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The smartphone camera equalizes this.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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That approximately equals the amount of water every resident of Metro Detroit uses in three months.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For leafy greens like spinach, about two cups raw equals one cup once cooked, since the spinach leaves shrink considerably during cooking.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Now, Daniel Jones is not Patrick Mahomes, so that evens the playing field a little bit.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, things should be mainly dry with temperatures close to seasonal normals.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
2 Oct. 2025
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New York only reaches a high in the mid-40s Tuesday afternoon.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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When air quality reaches these levels, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises sensitive groups to avoid prolonged or intense outdoor activities or consider rescheduling or relocating activities indoors.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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