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
Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As part of its evidence, the department cited data showing admitted students who were Black or Hispanic had lower average grade-point averages and test scores in 2023 and 2024.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The highest averages seen on the AAA map are further south and west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Normally, California averages zero or one fatal rattlesnake bite per year, meaning deaths are very rare despite roughly 500 to 800 incidents, according to Backpacker Magazine and the San Luis Obispo Tribune.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 May 2026
At the intersection of Hudson and Houston alone, foot traffic averages 20,000 people daily.
—Samara Karasyk, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The averages followed prior confirmation from Vásquez that one company had paid an extra $4 million to traverse the canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Guinea-Bissau is a highly endemic country for hepatitis B, where vaccination coverage lags behind global averages and roughly 60 percent of the population lives in poverty.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
This student-to-teacher ratio held steady between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, though state-by-state averages revealed considerable variation.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The final chart removes GS’ actual price action and instead focuses strictly on the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, shown in green, blue, and red, respectively.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As part of its evidence, the department cited data showing admitted students who were Black or Hispanic had lower average grade-point averages and test scores in 2023 and 2024.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The highest averages seen on the AAA map are further south and west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Normally, California averages zero or one fatal rattlesnake bite per year, meaning deaths are very rare despite roughly 500 to 800 incidents, according to Backpacker Magazine and the San Luis Obispo Tribune.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 May 2026
At the intersection of Hudson and Houston alone, foot traffic averages 20,000 people daily.
—Samara Karasyk, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The averages followed prior confirmation from Vásquez that one company had paid an extra $4 million to traverse the canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Guinea-Bissau is a highly endemic country for hepatitis B, where vaccination coverage lags behind global averages and roughly 60 percent of the population lives in poverty.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
This student-to-teacher ratio held steady between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, though state-by-state averages revealed considerable variation.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Noun
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Obama believes norms that prevent the expansion of executive power may need to be codified into law.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This drop might level off at some point, simply because most things regress to previous norms.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
Verb
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This year, the snowpack in the upper portion of the river’s watershed in the Rocky Mountains measures just 22% of average, the smallest on record.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The lot measures 10,120 square feet and includes a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Joint Commission, widely regarded as the gold standard in health care, evaluates organizations through rigorous and often unannounced inspections, ensuring that patient care, safety protocols, and clinical operations consistently meet the highest standards.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Today, some of the most beloved musicals of the American theater can sometimes seem outmoded and vaguely inappropriate, since society’s standards have changed radically in the last 60 years.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Exotic offers are as little as a 36-month divide ($500,000 divided by 36 equals $13,889 of additional monthly income).—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The latest shipment of 1 million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea’s daily crude oil consumption.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Montreal's win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The victory evens the best-of-seven first-round playoff series as it shifts to Anaheim for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.—
Jason Hills,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Once this storm heads east by Thursday afternoon, cooler and drier weather will filter in with temperatures closer to our March normals of 50 degrees and 71 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sloane, who has increased his fastball velocity by over 10 mph since last spring and now reaches 90, hit the gym hard.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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DeVaux reaches down beneath her seat and grabs a black folder.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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