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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as in equalizes
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Recent Examples of averages
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
National averages also did not change.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Gas mileage averages are 15 miles per gallon in city driving, 22 mpg on the highway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, all three major averages were in the red as Treasury yields gained on the heels of the latest economic data.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Typically, the park receives the most precipitation in February and the lowest in June, according to NPS precipitation averages.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Many disclosures still rely on proxy data, such as industry averages, which can result in deviations of 30-40% or more from real values.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
And median household incomes in Westchester overall exceed New York state and national averages.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
National averages also did not change.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Gas mileage averages are 15 miles per gallon in city driving, 22 mpg on the highway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, all three major averages were in the red as Treasury yields gained on the heels of the latest economic data.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Typically, the park receives the most precipitation in February and the lowest in June, according to NPS precipitation averages.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Many disclosures still rely on proxy data, such as industry averages, which can result in deviations of 30-40% or more from real values.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
Noun
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Millennials and GenZ are challenging societal norms based on lessons learned from previous generations.—
Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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For Jung, the dynamic represents a reversal of some traditional gender norms.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game will be streamed at Albertsons Stadium on the south end zone video board, which measures 120 feet wide by 50 feet tall.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Tankan survey measures business sentiment among domestic companies, and is closely watched by the Bank of Japan.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The smartphone camera equalizes this.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nicknamed ‘Dodo’, and a former Ryder Cup-winning golfer himself in 2010, Molinari was Donald’s right-hand man — a first amongst equals compared to the other vice-captains.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Office Trendsetter Track pants plus a trench coat equals an effortlessly cool look.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The prickly pear extract soothe irration and the brand’s signature VIP O2 complex evens your skin tone and hydrates without any tightness, leaving your face plump, clean, and ready for anything.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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New & Noteworthy Neutrogena Collagen Bank 15% Pure Vitamin C Serum helps strengthen and build collagen, evens skin tone and improves discoloration.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Temperatures will be near seasonal normals today, then cooler than normal again tomorrow.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In conversation with Branded CEO Jasper Donat, Poh noted that the broadcaster now reaches 96% of Singapore’s adult population weekly across TV, radio, digital and social platforms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, carbon capture has recently gained traction for its ability to trap CO2 emissions directly from industrial sources such as power plants, cement factories, and steel manufacturers, before the gas ever reaches the atmosphere.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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