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
Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Today, over half the country has statewide averages for gas at less than $3 per gallon, with 28 states having such price points, according to AAA.
—Washinton Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
October is set to be much warmer than usual for large parts of the country, with forecasts predicting temperatures to soar well above seasonal averages.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
On Friday, each of the major averages registered a winning week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the last five-day stretch having reached a fresh record closing high .
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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
And median household incomes in Westchester overall exceed New York state and national averages.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 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
Noun
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The 22-year-old is tipped to be a fine player but averages less than 35 in Shield cricket and has just two centuries.
—Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Today, over half the country has statewide averages for gas at less than $3 per gallon, with 28 states having such price points, according to AAA.
—Washinton Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
October is set to be much warmer than usual for large parts of the country, with forecasts predicting temperatures to soar well above seasonal averages.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
On Friday, each of the major averages registered a winning week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the last five-day stretch having reached a fresh record closing high .
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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
And median household incomes in Westchester overall exceed New York state and national averages.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
Noun
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The events test longstanding norms separating the White House from Department of Justice (DOJ) decision-making—a boundary traditionally aimed at preserving public confidence in impartial justice.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the videos race across millions of peoples' feeds, perceptions are being quickly reshaped about the truth, and soon, perhaps the basic norms of being online.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The SSA determines the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which measures inflation based on the spending patterns of working-age urban households rather than retirees.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The smartphone camera equalizes this.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This searchable table shows the percentage of students who took state tests in each San Diego County school district who met or exceeded standards in English language arts and math for 2025.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The regenerative alternative is free of lead, heavy metals, PFAS and formaldehyde—meeting compliance standards such as Prop 65, RoHS and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Hazardous Chemicals (REACH).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Seoul claims the amount equals 84% of its foreign exchange reserves.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Embracing complexity in genetics Instead of a deterministic view where one mutation equals one outcome, a more complex model accounts for the fact that whether and how a disease develops depends on the interplay between different genetic variants and environment.—
Santhosh Girirajan,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 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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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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Temperatures will be near seasonal normals today, then cooler than normal again tomorrow.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Young children have to use spacers, holding chambers that allow the patient to breathe in the medication slowly so more of it reaches the lungs, and a spacer would hinder a dry-powder inhaler’s effectiveness.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yuka’s voice reaches far beyond her office walls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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